Groups For Children & Youth
Develop confidence and improve your wellbeing with other like minded young people
Lead The Way’s group programmes are a great way to learn skills to improve your mental health and wellbeing, all while enjoying fun activities with the therapy dogs!
Happy Paws – Total wellbeing group
This 8-session total wellbeing group assists with social and emotional development including social inclusion, stress and anxiety management, problem solving and persistence, and team work. Participants learn about how to create a happy healthy life by learning the life skills of dogs through guided interactions and activities. Participants engage in a range of dog-led experiences, each linked to key wellbeing skills, including play, relaxation, dog-training, and developing an obedience/agility routine.
Suitable for: Young people in years 7 – 9, who are able to independently participate in a group setting. Group sizes of approx. 6 – 8 participants
When & Where: At Lead The Way, 91 Dorset Road Ferntree Gully 3156 (Unit 5). Sessions run after school during term time, usually on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. Please contact reception for this term’s schedule, and to book a place.
Call the friendly staff at Lead the Way for more information
03 9761 0973
Social Paws – Social Skills Group
This fun and interactive 8 session group programme is designed to assist children with the development of social skills, such as self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making, all whilst having a great time doing activities with the therapy dogs! Like us, dogs are social creatures, and during interactions participants get to practice skills alongside the dogs, such as following the rules, greeting each other, problem solving or waiting your turn.
Suitable for: Children in grades 3 – 6, who are able to independently participate in a group setting. Group sizes of approx. 6 participants.
When & Where: At Lead The Way, 91 Dorset Road Ferntree Gully 3156 (Unit 5). Sessions run after school during term time, usually on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. Please contact reception this term’s schedule, and to book a place.