Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Learning Resilience
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Responding Together
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Not applicable
Target audience
- Primary school
Target groups
- Whole class
- Whole school
Aims
Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver aims to develop children's skills to help them recognise, embrace and normalise their emotions and be more self-aware, improve self-management, enhance social awareness, identify and release fear and anxiety, and feel the power of gratitude, compassion, empathy and develop executive functioning skills.Program theory
The Free the Mind Co materials were developed to support a constructivist pedagogy with active learner engagement and support the development of creative and responsible critical thinkers.Topics
The program covers the following topics: Self-awareness; self-regulation; responsible decision-making; relationship skills and social awareness; normalising emotions; understanding and releasing fear and anxiety; understanding and embracing empathy, compassion and kindness; building dreams and developing plans to create them - critical thinking with executive functioning skills.Cost
Program structure
The Free the Mind Co content can be used as a complete SEL or wellbeing program in and out of school or as a complementary resource for existing programs. The materials are organised for 4 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years and are a mix of online, offline and hybrid modes that guide the learner through sequential and developmental learning experiences.Instructor
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
Two 45-minute training sessions, six weeks apart.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
- Posters
- Workbook
Ongoing support
Emails and calls as needed with consistent check-in with the principal or point of contact at each school.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Attend program sessions with child
- Follow-up information provided after program
- Written information provided to parents
- Online resources
Origin of program
International
Free The Mind Co
Program authors
Kim Normand Dobrin; Brent Feinberg
- 88 west paces ferry road #1930,Atlanta 30305 United States of America (USA)
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Comprehensive |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
None |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face train-the-trainer in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
International |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 14 October 2024