Introducing: The Acorn and Caterpillar

Introducing: The Acorn and Caterpillar


The Acorn and Caterpillar is a new and growing social enterprise in the
ACT which offers an engaging space to respond to the emotional and
social needs of children and women in the ACT region. The Acorn and
Caterpillar specialises in Self Esteem Courses for women, Self Esteem
Courses for children, Grief and Loss Courses for children experiencing
family separation, divorce or loss of a loved one.
Three courses are starting in May:
The Seasons of Life (Grief and Loss Course for children experiencing
family change) Great Kids (Self Esteem Course for children) Discovering
Me,Myself and I (Self Esteem Course for women)

The Seasons of Life is an 8 week course is for children aged 7 - 12
years old whose families have experienced a life change such as family
separation, divorce or the loss of a loved one. The Seasons of Life
explores ways to cope with family change and how to express feelings in
a healthy way. This course offers participants the opportunity to meet
other children with similar life experiences, explore concepts of change
and resilience in life using the imagery of the Seasons and learn about
what supports they have in their community as they move on through life.


This course is divided into 2 different age groups: 7-9 years old and
10-12 years old. Groups numbers are capped at 8 participants.
Saturday afternoons starting May 10 - June 28th

2pm - 3:30pm (7-9 years old)

4pm - 5:30pm (10-12 years old)


The Acorn and Caterpillar support families living with shared care
arrangements.
In addition to course materials, take home easy to read resources are
available for Parents and Carers, which provide more ideas and
information for how to support your child while they are experiencing
significant family change.


Great Kids is an interactive 8 week course which explores self esteem,
personal strengths, positive friendships, confidence and understanding
bullying. Participants will learn and develop skills that will guide
them in a variety of situations.

This course is divided into two different age groups: 7-9 years old and
10-12 years old. There is a maximum of 8 participants per group.


Courses start
Saturday mornings starting May 10th - June 28th 2014.

9am - 10:30am (7-9 years old)

11am - 12:30pm (10-12 years old)


Discovering Me, Myself and I is a 8 week course for women of all ages to
explore, understand and develop their own self concept in a safe and
supportive environment.
The group offers women a space to explore the concepts of self esteem
and to build a positive understanding of self.

In a small group, women are encouraged to share their stories and learn
from each other at their own pace. Women often go through times of
adversity and look for ways they can gain a deeper understanding of
themselves and develop their self concept. Discovering Me, Myself and I
provides a safe and warm learning space to do this important work.
Participants bring the wisdom they hold from living life and are
encouraged to share in a way which strengthens each other. Women deserve
support and to be able to see themselves in a positive light.

This course also offers a comfortable space for the group to build and
explore skills that improve personal wellbeing.


Some of the topics explored: self esteem and self identity,
communication, boundaries, healthy relationships and goal setting. Group
numbers are capped at 12 participants.

Starting
Wednesdays May 7th - June 28th
for 8 weeks 7pm-9pm
Please share this information with clients, networks and on your
noticeboards.

Feel free to email theacornandcaterpillar@outlook.com to receive flyers
for the courses.

To ask questions or register your interest in any of the Acorn and
Caterpillar courses


Phone (02) 6134-6233 (please leave a message if unanswered) or

Email theacornandcaterpillar@outlook.com
Like the page on Facebook via
https://www.facebook.com/theacornandcaterpillaract
Come and see the website

www.theacornandcaterpillar.com

Sonja
is the Founder of The Acorn and Caterpillar. Sonja has many years
experience providing psycho-educational, peer support and self
development groups. Free face to face appointments can be easily
arranged to answer questions regarding any of the courses on offer.
After hours appointments are available.