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Chill Skills with Sonya

Locality: Epping, New South Wales

Phone: +61 415 682 018

Address: Bulkira Road 2121 Epping, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.chillskills.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Happy New Year - 2021 is here! As adults we need to take care of ourselves and by doing so we demonstrate self-care and self-love to our children. You matter and need time for you too! May peace be with you and your loved ones this year

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23.01.2022 ** INTRODUCTION CLASSES IN JUNE ** SATURDAY 22nd & SATURDAY 29th JUNE A perfect opportunity for your child to experience the benefits of a Chill Skills class.... Call Sonya on 0415 682 018 to book your child in for a one hour drop off class. BOOKINGS CLOSE on WEDS 19th JUNE.

23.01.2022 Hi Everyone I hope youre all safe and well during these very interesting times! At present, Term 2 classes will not be available with the current isolation rules but in the meantime Id like to share ..... WAYS TO KEEP A HOME CALM & REPRESENT FOR YOUR KIDS If youre experiencing fluctuating moods, constant fear or worry, its likely your mind and body are in survival mode. This is helpful to understand, that this is normal. If you find yourself fretting about money or debt or mortgages or supers or the future.. - Try to switch off for awhile - Go take a stretch - Do something different - Give yourself a mental break - Let all things outside your control go for now. Some things are in our control, some arent. - Let your roles & responsibilities and automatic responses take a rest too Weve never known anything different & this is a wonderful opportunity to adjust to easier rhythms and pace of life. How nice is Sydney at the moment, so peaceful! : ) ENJOY & REMEMBER AT ANY MOMENT * Try breathing and notice what youre looking at and hearing. * Take a number of deep breaths. This grounds and rebalances your focus and consciousness, in your body, in the present moment. * Check in with your body, is it well? Achy? Tired? Do what you need to do to look after it. * Intend that you can now easily delegate (everyones equal!) All tasks and projects you do are completed with ease & grace. Your self regulation and self awareness will help your children recognise their own. FOR THE KIDS These pictures are from a book Lets Play Together - I hope it might bring more fun & ideas to explore! Keep safe & warm & enjoy the sun! Sonya : )

23.01.2022 The holidays are over, the kids are back in school and Term 3 is underway! Mark your calendars for Term 3 Chill Skills for Kids! Classes start in 3 weeks on Sat Aug 17th.... There are two Saturday classes available - 10.30 - 11.30am and 12.30 - 1.30pm. Ages may be combined depending on demand & numbers are limited. This 6 week program provides a gentle, fun way for children to - identify and manage emotions - find different ways to be calm & relaxed - build self-esteem - create confidence - learn about positive self-talk Call Sonya to book a place on 0415 682 018. BOOKINGS CLOSE WEDS 14TH AUGUST Have a wonderful week Sonya : )

23.01.2022 Were really happy to be offering a Summer Holiday Program for Chill Skills classes. The program starts in the second week of January. The last Term 4 class begins this weekend and there are 2 more places available. Starts this Sat 10th Nov for six weeks. Bookings close Fri 9th at 5pm. Have a great week : )... Sonya x

22.01.2022 Mayla shares her experience of Chill Skills for Kids classes. Term 3 classes start in 3 weeks on Sat 17th August! There are two Saturday classes available, 10.30 - 11.30am and 12.30 - 1.30pm.... Call Sonya on 0415 682 018 for more information

21.01.2022 Term 4 Classes are starting in a few weeks, 6 places available. Call Sonya on 0415 682 018

21.01.2022 Charlie has returned for another term of Chill Skills! If you dont know who Charlie is, meet him in the previous video : ) The theme for this weeks class was BELIEVE - what happens inside when we BELIEVE in ourselves. ... What happens when we remember to change our thoughts and say more positive things to ourselves. How that changes how we feel and how it can benefit our life. Having mindful techniques in moments of self-judgement and doubt can shift our reality in that second and create a new opening into well-being and confidence. *** INTRODUCTION CLASSES *** Introduction classes are coming up in JUNE - give your child an experience of learning valuable life skills in a fun, warm and safe setting. Details coming tomorrow! Sonya : )

20.01.2022 **** BOOKINGS CLOSE THIS WEDS 15th AUG*** There are places still available for Term 3 classes starting next Saturday. Classes are either 10.30 - 11.30am or 12.30 - 1.30pm... Cost: $230.00 per child Class Type : Group (max 4) Location: Private residence in Epping NSW. Call Sonya before 5pm next Weds to book a place on 0415 682 018

19.01.2022 Chill Skills for Kids is a 6 week program which provides a gentle and fun way for children to learn how to; relax, develop social and emotional skills, create confidence, identify and manage emotions, learn about positive self-talk, build confidence and self-esteem. The children learn about emotions, what they are, where they feel them in their body and how to release them. The group environment allows the children to learn that feelings are normal and others can experien...ce the same things that they do. Activities include: Learning to relax / Story time / Visualisations / Creative activities / Building self-esteem / Learning about positive self-talk. The classes run for one hour for a period of 6 weeks. Class sizes are limited to 4-6 per class and are age specific to ensure your child gets the most out of each class. Classes are held at the Burnside Gardens Community Centre, 3 Blackwood Place, Oatlands NSW 2117 How much does it cost? Cost is $220 per child for the six week course. Price includes materials. For more information, please msg or phone Sonya

19.01.2022 Bookings close Sat 12pm for next weeks Introduction classes! Call Sonya on 0415 682 018 and find out how your child will benefit for life with functional skills to manage their well-being.

18.01.2022 School holidays, a time for family, friends and activities. It can be a special time building memories and experiences together. It can also include moments of challenge with the extended period of time in each others company.... Learning to breath in a conscious way can help. Breathing and turning your focus from the outside to inside world is a skill and a life enhancing habit. Becoming centred in this way is an action of self-care. The focus of intent gives your mind and body a chance to re-align and disconnect from external stress. The more you do it, the easier things get. As you breathe in and out, you can intend to be in the present moment as much as possible, connecting your breath with your senses and nature. The more you can focus and breath like this, the clearer things get. Breathing works, it is a RESET button. As does awareness that one is not coping so well. Allowing ourselves to feel and express emotions in a healthy way can be a challenging journey. Emotional intelligence and mindfulness are life skills that are always developing and we all need support as we grow. Chill Skills for Kids is a 6 week program which provides a gentle and fun way for children to learn how to; relax, develop social and emotional skills, identify and manage emotions, learn about positive self-talk and build confidence and self-esteem. The children learn about emotions, what they are, where they feel them in their body and how to release them If your child is not as well as they have the potential to be, this program can help. They can experience an Introduction class when school begins again. INTRODUCTION CLASS TIMES Date: SAT 2 NOV 2019 Times: 9.30 - 10.30, 11 - 12 PM, 1 - 2 PM Duration: 1 hour drop off Max : 4 per class Cost: $30 per child If you cant make the Introduction Class, the six week Term 4 program will be starting a week after. ***THESE DATES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE**** TERM 4 PROGRAM CLASS TIMES Date: SAT 9 NOV - SAT 14 DEC 2019 Times: 9.30 - 10.30, 11 - 12 PM, 1 - 2 PM Duration: 1 hour drop off for 6 weeks Max : 4 per class Cost: $230 per child The class location is in Epping NSW 2121 and if you would like to find out more, Id love to hear from you. Enrolments begin in a few weeks, updates will be coming soon. Sonya xo

17.01.2022 Chill Skills for Kids classes - 2019

16.01.2022 Chill Skills for Kids program has been developed by Chill Skills in Victoria, Australia. www.chillskills.com.au

16.01.2022 Happy New Year! Wishing you all a wonderful new year for 2019. Self-reflection and stepping forward into a new year is an optimistic time. And finding regular time for self-care is one of the most important things you can do to live an authentic happy life. ... Giving ourselves space to breathe, calm the mind and reset is vital for our well-being and relationship with everything in our world. Breathing is the key! UPCOMING CLASSES Term 1 Classes start in mid-February. The cost is $220 per child for the six week course. For more information, please msg or phone me on 0415 682 018 Have a wonderful 2019 : ) Sonya x

15.01.2022 ** UPDATED CLASSES for TERM 2 ** I hope you had a great Easter and are settling into the first week back in school for Term 2! Heres the latest update for our Term 2 classes starting on Sat 18th May.... Looking forward to hearing from you Sonya : )

15.01.2022 Activities in a Chill Skills class

14.01.2022 Our new year of 2019 is underway! The summer holidays are slowly coming to an end and transforming into the start of another school and working year. CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS CLASSES - $220 per Child * TERM 1 CLASSES - Starts 16TH FEB 2019... Term 1 classes start in 2.5 weeks and places are still available for group and individual classes. * TERM 2 CLASSES - Dates will be available soon. For enquiries and bookings please call me on 0415 682 018. For parents interested in the Chill Skills for Kids program and who would like to learn more, here is a wonderful introduction given by the founders Lisa Hemmings & Alan OKeefe. They are an amazing couple & it has been a privilege learning from them. The course has been running for 7 years and if you are interested in learning the program or becoming a coach, you can do it in person or on-line. For more info, contact Lisa directly on 0409 449 432 or email [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kQTRtO1Qqc&feature=share Have a great week and enjoy these lovely days of summer : ) Sonya xo

14.01.2022 Great advice for our young ones

13.01.2022 **LAST WEEK FOR TERM 4 BOOKINGS** Places are still available for the Term 4 program starting next Monday. 6 WEEK PROGRAM CLASS DETAILS $230... Time: 4.30 to 5.30pm Dates: Mon 11 Nov to Mon 16 Dec 2019 Tue 12 Nov to Tue 17 Dec 2019 Wed 13 Nov to Wed 18 Dec 2019 Thur 14 Nov to Thur 19 Dec 2019 Fri 15 Nov to Fri 20 Dec 2019 Call Sonya to book a place on 0415 682 018. BOOKINGS CLOSE THIS FRI 8 NOV AT 5PM Have a great week!

13.01.2022 - Does your child struggle with their emotions? - Have trouble expressing themselves? - Need more self-belief and less insecurity? Book them in for a 1 hour INTRODUCTION CLASS and see how effective Chill Skills can be to help them start their school year in a positive way! ... WHAT IS CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS? CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS is a 6 week after school program which provides a gentle and fun way for children to learn how to; Relax / Develop social and emotional skills / Identify and manage emotions / Learn about positive self-talk / Build confidence and self-esteem. The children learn about emotions, what they are, where they feel them in their body and how to release them. They learn valuable life skills and tools to self-regulate their thoughts and emotions and are empowered to be expressive and seek support for any difficult emotions or experiences. WHAT HAPPENS IN A CLASS? Each class contains a variety of activities which allow each child to calm their body and minds and express themselves through movement, talking and creative expression. - Breathing exercises - Yoga and stretching movements - Learning about thoughts, feelings, habits and behaviors - Learning practices to relax the body and calm the mind - Listening to a relaxing story and calming the nervous system - Creative activities: plasticine, drawing, painting - Learning and developing healthy self-talk and expression BOOK A PLACE TODAY - PLACES ARE LIMITED!

12.01.2022 Easter is just around the corner and were very excited about a new 1 hour INTRODUCTION class that is available from next week. Please call or txt Sonya for more information on 0415 682 018

12.01.2022 Greetings on a happy Wednesday! The Chill Skills program explores ways to feel calm, focused, confident and relaxed and the children will explore their internal processes and ways of vocalising their experiences. Happy is one of themes worked on in a Chill Skills class, identifying what makes you happy, how it feels like to be happy and ways we can create happiness in our lives.... These classes provide a wonderful opportunity to learn valuable life skills. The program runs as a drop-off class one hour each week for 6 weeks. Classes are held on weekdays and Saturdays. Mon: 4.30 to 5.30pm Tues: 4.30 to 5.30pm TBC Wed: 4.30 to 5.30pm TBC Sat: 9.00 to 10am TBC 12.30 to 1.30pm As the new classes approach, Ive been speaking to a few parents about whats involved, so heres some FAQs. 1.` Classes are held at a private residence in Epping NSW. 2.` Cost: $220.00 per child 3. BOOKINGS CLOSE: FRI 26TH OCT 4. Class Types: Group or Individual Classes are held in group or individual (parent/child) sessions. The individual (parent/child) sessions are personalised for the child and allows the parent to participate and the child to receive individual attention. In some sessions it may be best to initially work with the child only and then bring the parent back later in the session. The outcomes of individual sessions are; the parent and child learn a relaxation routine for the child together, based on what works for the child, and if appropriate, the family receive a relaxation routine to do at home. Please contact me to arrange a time to discuss your child/rens needs. Any questions, please dont hesitate to call. Sonya x

12.01.2022 Hello everyone Not long till that special time with loved ones and friends Christmas! 2019 is drawing to its last few weeks and Christmas vibes are in the air.... I saw this article the other day & thought Id share it with you to add to the positive vibes! Sonya : ) https://apple.news/Au3o6fcnQQROTzH6t5o4Hlg

12.01.2022 Try this & try it slowly, deeply and with intent. For Mums whove met me please show the kids! Ive love to hear what they think.... And to anyone else who gives this a go and is feeling a wee bit better! Sonya xo

11.01.2022 Learning how to connect our breath, our self talk and our hearts help us to live healthy fulfilling lives

11.01.2022 Happy Tuesday : ) Classes have begun! We had our first class in an 8-12yr program yesterday and had a wonderful time together. This weeks theme is CALM and we explored ... - what it feels like to be calm - what we can do to feel calm - how being calm affects ourselves and others We learnt some exercises to use any time we needed to, to help make us feel calmer, especially when we might be feeling upset, anxious, angry or scared. We listened to a relaxing story about a Magic Tree and learnt how nature can help us feel calm. We drew pictures of what we had seen in the story and shared how we felt as we listened to it. We also learnt that we can connect with nature in our own way at any time. CLASS UPDATE There are places available for 1 x more intake for Term 4. It starts this SATURDAY 3RD NOV at three possible times depending on demand. LAST BOOKINGS : FRI 3RD NOV Call Sonya 0415 682 018 Class Size: 3 per class Class Dates Each Sat from 3rd Nov to 8th Dec Class Times : 9 - 10AM 11 - 12PM 1.30 - 2.30PM I CANT MAKE THIS DATE, WHEN ARE THE NEXT CLASSES? SUMMER HOLIDAY CLASSES : Holiday program classes will be available, dates and times coming soon. If youre staying home for your Christmas/New Year holiday, this could be a wonderful gift for your child and family to start a new year together. Please leave a comment below if youre interested in a SUMMER HOLIDAY CLASS and I will contact you, thank you! Have a great week : ) Sonya x

10.01.2022 Greetings All I hope youre all keeping safe and dry in these rainy days & evenings. We have class dates and times available now for the Chill Skills for Kids Term 2 Classes, the program will start from Saturday the 18th May. ... For bookings and enquiries, please call Sonya for a free consultation on 0415 682 018. Enjoy your week Sonya x

10.01.2022 Classes have started again and I’m working again with delightful 8yr old Harry*. Harry came last year for individual classes and has returned this year for more. I really enjoy our time together.... His Mum gave me this feedback from when they got home from his 1st class. Hi Sonya, Harry was very happy after today’s class. He said he liked coming to your class and one hour went by very quickly and he didn’t realise it. He said he could have easily spent one more hour and not realise it. I’m so lucky to be able to facilitate these classes and feel truly blessed in coaching children with empowering life skills. Sonya x *Name withheld

09.01.2022 Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga on the East Cape in New Zealand is one of the most remote schools in Aotearoa. This tiny school is teaching tamariki (children) how to live off the land. I believe it is sooo important for all ages, especially children to have awareness and direct experience of their place in nature. ... Understanding where food comes from, what the different seasons provide, what animals and insects do to help the cycles of life. Love it : )

09.01.2022 Its that crazy time of year again and Christmas holidays are just around the corner! Time to relax and be with family and friends. Time to breathe. ... The children learn about breathing in the Chill Skills classes and its a delight to see how quickly they embody new ways of looking after themselves. Weve just completed a group class for 8 to 12yr olds and one childs Mum said she was driving the other day, a bit stressed and from the back seat came just breathe Mum. The children benefit in so many ways and so do their parents! If youre looking for a natural solution to help your childs emotional development, the Summer Holiday Program starts in the 2nd week of January for both group and individual classes - enrolments are open now. For enquiries or bookings, please call Sonya 0415 682 018

09.01.2022 Give yourself a break and your kids one too! Chill Skills start again in one week and there are places still available - Bookings close on SUN 8 NOV 2020. Call Sonya today on 0415 682 018

08.01.2022 Last week for Term 2 bookings! There are still places available for your child and bookings are open until Thursday evening. Have a great week and keep warm in these chilly Autumn evenings!... Sonya : )

07.01.2022 Hello everyone, This week I celebrated my birthday : ) It was a lovely day and as part of my celebrations Im looking forward to engaging with you all as a present to me!... As a starter, Ive moved things around behind the scenes to be able to offer more classes in Epping and the wider community. Now more Term 4 classes are available : ) UPDATE FOR TERM 4 2019 CLASSES TERM 4 - 6 WEEK PROGRAM $230 The program is now available during week nights, Monday to Friday instead of Saturdays. 6 WEEK PROGRAM CLASS DETAILS $230 One hour drop off class for 6 weeks. Time: 4.30 to 5.30pm Dates: Mon 11 Nov to Mon 16 Dec 2019 Tue 12 Nov to Tue 17 Dec 2019 Wed 13 Nov to Wed 18 Dec 2019 Thur 14 Nov to Thur 19 Dec 2019 Fri 15 Nov to Fri 20 Dec 2019 TERM 4 - INTRODUCTION CLASS $30 There is no change to the Introduction Class and places are still available. INTRODUCTION CLASS DETAILS One hour drop off for 1 class Time: 9.30-10.30am, 11-12pm, 1-2 pm Date: Sat 2 Nov 2019 Im available to have a chat if you have any questions and/or would like to book a a place. More updates coming soon. Sonya xo 0415 682 018

06.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! Jan 30th already, schools are open and Term 1 is upon us! Coming up this year...... CHILL SKILLS FOR KIDS CLASSES 2020 - Classes start in TERM 2 this year. - The Introduction Class and 6 week Program will start in May & dates and times will be posted in February. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? - Book in a FREE CONSULTATION for a no obligation chat: ) Good luck with settling your children back into the school routine. If nerves and worries surface for them, remind your child to breathe, relax and take one day at a time! More updates coming soon Sonya x

05.01.2022 Chill Skills classes are back and enrolments are now open for Term 4 classes! Take a break and allow me to guide your children in learning internal skills that support their mental and emotional well-being. Call Sonya on 0415 682 018 for bookings and enquiries.

03.01.2022 Heres an awesome family activity for walks & exercise

03.01.2022 How do children find the classes? Charlie completed the 8 to 12 group classes - hear what he had to say!

02.01.2022 Chill Skills for Kids is a fully insured and certified natural therapy program with IICT

02.01.2022 Good morning and welcome to Chill Skills with Sonya! It has been and continues to be so much fun and a great privilege to be starting classes in Epping, North Sydney! There has been an incredible response to the Chill Skills program from friends, family and new parents in the community & surrounds which is fantastic! ... To meet interest, new class times have been created and a new venue chosen for Term 4 classes. See the attached picture for more information on how to book your child/children in. NB: There is a minimum of 4 children per class. Next years classes will be finalised and advised here next week. For those of you who have expressed interest in coming, please either call, FB msg or email me with the following details; 1 What is a suitable time for me to call you back 2 Age and no of your child/ren 3 What days/ time suit you for classes. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you all : ) Sonya x

01.01.2022 These look like fun for creative play!