The Brave Program

The University of Queensland, Australia

Related to Anxiety

‘BRAVE’ is a free online treatment program based on cognitive behavioural therapy which is designed for young people aged 3 to 17 years who are experiencing anxiety. There is also a supporting program for the young person’s parents.

There are three programs for children aged 3–7 years, 8–12 years and 12–17 years.

The features of this program:

An audio track with guided exercises for deep breathing, muscle relaxation, guided imagery and other anxiety reduction techniques.
An interactive ‘BRAVE ladder’, a tool for planning and managing stepped exposure to sources of anxiety.

The program is free but the user is required to register before commencement and it is only available within Australia.

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