Programs for Young People

Connected Self specialises in the design, implementation and evaluation of specialised programming to meet the needs of both individuals and groups of young people aged from 7 to 25.
Programs for Individual Young People

Connected Self provides specialised programs and services to individual young people. We undertake broad assessments of an individual's developmental needs and then implement and evaluate programs that are both innovative and evidence- based. Our interventions are designed to holistically respond to a young person's needs and be integrated into other services/interventions, see Holistic and Integrated Practice (HIP).
Programs for Groups of Young People


1. Tailor-made group programming

Connected Self specialise in the development, implementation and evaluation of individually tailored programs and interventions that meet the needs of groups of young people. We conduct thorough needs assessments, design evidence-based interventions, implement innovative and engaging programs, and conduct robust evaluations. All of our programs are based upon experiential learning principles (for more information follow link) and can be tailored to promote positive:

  • Identity and belonging
  • Manhood/Womanhood
  • Sexuality and sexual health
  • Transitioning to adulthood
  • Leadership
  • Understanding personality
  • Body image
  • Self-esteem
  • Cognitive-behavioural
  • Mindfulness and relaxation
  • Regulating emotions
2. Rock & Water
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Connected Self has a number of experienced facilitators, including psychologist, who are fully accredited and endorsed to deliver the Rock & Water program. We specialise in adapting this program to the need requirements of individual groups of young people aged from 7 to 17 years of age.
3. Visual and Expressive Arts Programming

Connected Self has expressive arts facilitators who offer individually tailored visual and expressive arts programs to meet the needs of children, young people, adults and community groups.
4. Where to now.........? Vocational and life planning for Year 11 and 12's

Connected Self deliver group workshops to assist students in Year 11 and 12 in their vocational, career and life planning. Practitioners have experience and accreditation in a number of vocational assessment tools, including the Myers Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI).
Our Practice


Connected Self's programming is supervised by Registered Psychologist, Ivan Raymond, and delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners, trainers and program facilitators. We specialise in adapting our services to the need requirements of the individual young person, group or organisation. All of our programs are developed from best-practice knowledge and research. All programs are:

  • Designed to target the specific developmental or life "needs" of the client group.
  • Delivered in such a way that they are matched and responsive to the learning style, interests and abilities of the client group.

Wherever possible, we conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations of all our programming. We keep a public accessible library of our evaluations and best-practice program information click here.
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