Table 2.
Content of the Aussie Optimism Program modules.
| Social Life Skills | Optimistic Thinking Skills | Aussie Optimism Program for families and parents |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction and feelings | 1. Identification of feelings | 1. Dealing with transitions |
| 2. Decision making | 2. Identification of thoughts | 2. Working together as a family |
| 3. Communication skills | 3. Linking thoughts and feelings | 3. Optimistic thinking |
| 4. Assertiveness I | 4. Different thinking styles | 4. Friends |
| 5. Assertiveness II | 5. Review and quiz | 5. Preparing for high school |
| 6. Negotiation | 6. Generating alternative thoughts | |
| 7. Coping skills | 7. Looking for evidence | |
| 8. Networks | 8. Challenging unhelpful thoughts | |
| 9. Friends and family | 9. Decatastrophizing | |
| 10. Transition and review | 10. Review and action plans |