Study Without Stress Group

Study Without Stress is a program developed by Macquarie University and is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It is designed to help high school teens in years 9, 10,11 & 12 learn practical strategies to build their confidence in managing stress as they navigate their final school years.

Students are encouraged to participate in the program before stress has reached a severe level, but the program can be beneficial at any time. The program uses CBT techniques to help participants get the most out of their final years at school while keeping stress to a manageable level.

The program focuses on the following areas:

• Understanding stress, its causes, and how it affects performance
• Setting goals, managing expectations, and overcoming procrastination
• Developing effective study habits and exam preparation strategies
• Challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and perfectionism
• Improving problem-solving skills and reducing work avoidance
• Build good habits and improve performance

Facilitators

Emma Newton Psychologist (Accredited facilitator)

Who

Students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 who have difficulties managing the stress associated with heavy workload and exams in the final years of high school.

When

The Study Without Stress group will be held on Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm, and commences at the start of each school term.

Where

The groups will be held in person at our clinic in Castle Hill. Free on-site parking.

Cost

The group is now Bulk Billed with a GP referral. There is a $100 fee for the group workbook and resources which is payable to secure your child’s spot in the group. Please note that each individual has access to 10 group session rebates on their mental health care plan.