Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Learning Resilience
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
Target groups
- Small group
Aims
The Peaceful Kids program is a mindfulness and positive psychology???based program to lessen anxiety and stress and increase resilience in children in primary school. This program helps children to build their emotional resilience so they are better equipped to deal with the day-to-day stresses that life brings them.Program theory
The program is based on evidence-based therapy and research from the mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) program, mindfulness-integrated cognitive behaviour therapy (MiCBT), positive psychology and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).Topics
Sessions include learning a range of mindfulness strategies and meditations, effective coping strategies and positive psychology exercises. Areas covered include mindfulness, positive psychology, problem-solving strategies, journalling, strategies to help prevent stress, self-regulation strategies and support-seeking.Cost
Program structure
Eight sessions. One hour a week over 8 weeks.Instructor
- External facilitator
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
Two days of training (14 hours total).Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
- Workbook
Ongoing support
Ongoing email support and additional training sessions as required.Parent involvement
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
Wellbeing For Kids
Program authors
Georgina Manning
- 282A Queens Parade,Fitzroy North VIC 3068
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. |
No |
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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. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Quasi-experimental |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Completely |
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. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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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, all instructors, 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. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
TAS |
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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: 17 July 2023