The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Cool Kids program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Anxiety Treatment (Child & Adolescent).

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Children and adolescents suffering anxiety disorders

Cool Kids is a program that teaches children and their parents how to better manage the child's anxiety. It can be run either individually or in groups and involves the participation of both children and their parents. The program aims to teach clear and practical skills to both the child and parents. The program is aimed at young people 7-17 years, is fully supported by manuals, and has slightly different versions for children and teenagers. Variations of the program also exist for children with comorbid autism, adolescents with comorbid depression, and for delivery in school settings.

The goals of Cool Kids are to reduce the symptoms and amount of life interference caused by anxiety, including reducing avoidance and family distress and increasing confidence, peer relationships, and engagement in extra-curricular activities.