Confidence Lab
Program Details
Program Overview
Introducing Confidence Lab!
Does your child have a topic, hobby or special interest they love talking about, but sometimes find it harder to feel confident sharing their ideas with others?
Confidence Lab is a supportive and engaging group program where young people can explore something that matters to them, share their knowledge and interests with others, and build confidence in expressing themselves — in a way that feels comfortable for them.
What’s it all about?
Across three sessions, everyone will choose a topic, interest or passion they would like to explore and share with the group.
They might create a PowerPoint or Canva presentation, design a poster, use pictures or cue cards, give a demonstration, or find another way to share that works for them.
Along the way, the group will focus on building confidence, communication and connection with others.
Throughout the program, they’ll:
- Explore a topic or interest that is meaningful to them
- Build confidence in sharing their ideas and knowledge
- Find ways to communicate that suit their individual strengths
- Practise listening and showing interest when others are sharing
- Ask questions and learn more about other people’s interests
- Practise recognising and appreciating different perspectives
- Give and receive respectful, strengths-based feedback
- Reflect on their confidence and recognise their progress
Why join?
✔ Build confidence and self-expression in a supportive environment
✔ Celebrate individual interests, strengths and knowledge
✔ Practise communication and listening skills in a small group
✔ Develop curiosity about other people’s ideas and interests
✔ Practise participating and sharing even when feeling unsure or nervous
✔ Connect with others while sharing and discovering different interests
Everyone will be supported to share in a way that works for them, whether that’s speaking to the group, using visual supports, sharing with a facilitator, answering questions or using another agreed format.
Important Info
Your child is welcome to bring their own device and charger if they would like to research their topic or create a digital presentation. Materials will also be available for those who would prefer to create something offline.
Sensory and regulation supports will also be available for those who use them.
💬 New to Solution Psychology?
If your child hasn’t attended our clinic before, please call us on (03) 9988 7760 to book an intake appointment to ensure the program is a good fit. Please note that intake fees apply.
Come and share what you know, discover what matters to others and build confidence along the way.
About Presenter
Carmen Watson
Carmen is a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology student currently her my final year, having completed her first placement in a high school wellbeing setting. During this placement and throughout Carmen’s early career, she gained experience supporting adolescents through individual counselling, psychological assessment and group-based intervention. Carmen’s practice is guided by evidence-based and neuro-affirming approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-informed practice, Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Carmen has a particular interest in supporting young people across multiple presentations, having worked with Selective Mutism and anxiety presentation as well as learning difficulties, neurodivergent presentations and broader social-emotional wellbeing needs. Carmen values creating a safe, respectful and collaborative therapeutic space where students feel understood, supported and empowered to recognise their strengths and needs.
In her free time, Carmen loves to walk her dog, go to lunch with friends, read books and do anything involving arts and crafts, especially painting.
Ally Chaszcziwsky
Ally is a Provisional Psychologist completing her Master’s in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University. She takes a strengths-focused, neuro-affirming approach and is passionate about supporting young people and their families to work towards meaningful goals and navigate challenges across home, school, and community settings.
Ally is committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space where clients feel supported to engage at their own pace and in ways that feel right for them. She values a holistic, person-centred approach and works with unconditional positive regard, respecting and valuing individual differences in thinking, learning, and behaviour.
Through her experience supporting neurodivergent children in school settings, Ally has developed a strong appreciation for collaboration and the importance of working alongside families, educators, and broader care teams to support growth and positive outcomes.
Outside of work, Ally enjoys playing tennis, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
