DRUMBEAT: Bright Start Behaviour

Bright Start Behaviour Support - Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Does your child…

·Have trouble making and keeping friends?

·Struggle to solve social problems?

·Have difficulty with regulating their emotions?

·Have issues with anxiety or self-esteem?

DRUMBEAT is a 10 week evidence based group intervention teaching social skills and emotional resilience. The program uses drumming as a base for engagement and a metaphor for coping with real life problems. Skills targeted are relevant to rhythm, harmony, friendship, identity, community, emotional regulation, anxiety management and teamwork.

Facebook: @brightstartbehaviour

For more information or to register, please contact Charlotte on 0431 417 987 or brightstartbehaviour@gmail.com

Dates: Every Wednesday, May 8 - Jul 3
Time: 4:30 – 5:30
Cost: $28.66 per session (10% discount will be applied for all families who pay on time)

We are Creative Kids registered, meaning a further $100 discount will be applied if you supply us with your child's Creative Kids voucher details.

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