Mindful!
Mindful! is run by Anne Jackson, a teacher with post-graduate qualifications in Gifted Education. She has completed her Grad Dip Counselling, and is currently studying for her Master of Gifted Education.
Anne is the parent of 3 gifted sons, and she brings this parenting as well as teaching knowledge to her work. Her particular areas of interest are the social and emotional well-being of her clients, both children and parents.
She is based in Burwood, Victoria.
Services offered include:
- individual guidance for the gifted child
- information and ideas for the twice exceptional
- information and advice for parents
- advocacy for the child at relevant meetings, including schools
- support, suggestions and resources for teachers
- facilitation of gifted youth groups
- well-being courses for families
- "chronologically enhanced" gifted groups
- books for sale - recommended texts
- drop-in sessions for a cuppa and a chat - 2nd Wed of month, 9-11am
The program of upcoming sessions for Term 2 2004 is now available (see calendar on right).
Anne Jackson
Grad. Dip. Educational Studies (Gifted development)
Grad. Cert. Of Education (Gifted education)
Grad. Dip. Education (Literacy)
Term 2 2004
Knowing the gifted – from the inside out and the outside in. Gifted parents and caregivers support sessions
- Learn the skill of journaling and reasons why it is so effective for the gifted person
- Acknowledge and develop your own and their creativity
- Discover how to help when being gifted goes wrong - in school
- Discover how to help when being gifted goes wrong - in life
- Talk about the strategies for stimulating giftedness that has ‘faded’
- Why is career, VCE, IB advice so essential for the gifted of all ages?
Where? Mindful! 381 Burwood Hwy
When? 26/4, 3/5, 10/5, 17/5, 24/5, 31/5
When? 7:30 – 9:30
Cost? $60 per person $110 per couple
Being gifted. These sessions will provide a chance for gifted primary age students to explore what it means to be gifted. We will discuss and possibly resolve such issues as:
- Was I born like this or did it grow?
- Why is school like it is and what can I do about it?
- How do I know what to do in the future?
- How do I find friends, what do I do when people tease me or upset me?
Where? Mindful! 381 Burwood Hwy
When? 3/5, 10/5, 17/5, 24/5
When? 4:15 – 6:00
Cost? $35 first child $30 subsequent children
Parents may stay and listen but please don’t speak during the session
Deposit $10 by 22/4/04 please to Anne Jackson 381 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, 3125.
Term 2 2004
I’ve been running gifted youth groups at various locations in Melbourne for the past four years.
During this period my intention has always been to provide space and time for like-minded gifted students to meet and feel comfortable with themselves and each other. I provide:
- An environment that is stimulating and challenging but most of all fun.
- Access to a group of like-minded people which encourages friendships.
- Opportunities for the gifted person’s need to DO something about the issues of the world.
- Validation of the gifted person’s unique way of viewing the world.
- An environment where risks can be taken that would be shunned normally. We have completed the cancer society’s “Relay for Life”, taken part in the “Winter Sleep Out”, coloured up in the “Shave for a Cure”, taken part in rock climbing, performing, swimming, creating, eating, self-discovery, family and junior camps, problem solving and many other activities.
- A safe supportive environment where mistakes can be made and challenges can be accepted and dealt with, eg. the responsibility for organisational issues.
Gifted youth groups cater for the full range of giftedness, though as with everything not every person will find that the environment suits them. However I do encourage attendees to sign up for a term even if they are reluctant to actively participate in everything that happens.
- High school and university age students youth group:
Where? Mindful! 381 Burwood Hwy. Burwood
When? Friday 7:30 - 9:30
When? 30/4, 14/4, 28/4, 11/4, 25/6
Cost? $50
Primary aged students:
Where? St Kilda Park Primary 62 Fitzroy St. St Kilda
When? Thursday 4-6 pm
When? 29/4, 13/5, 27/5, 10/6, 24/6
Cost? $55 first child, $45 second and subsequent child(ren)
Where? Kingswood College Junior School 355 Station St. Box Hill
When? Wednesday 4-6 pm
When? 28/4, 12/5, 26/5, 9/6, 23/6
Cost? $55 first child, $45 second and subsequent child(ren)
Where? Heathmont Uniting Church Hall 89 Canterbury Road, Heathmont
When? Wednesday 4-6 pm
When? 21/4, 5/5, 19/5, 2/6, 16/6
Cost? $55 first child, $45 second and subsequent child(ren)
Contact: Anne Jackson
Ph:(03) 9808 1460
Email: mindful@mindful.com.au
Web: www.mindful.com.au
