Peer Development Program
The Angel House Australia Peer Development Program is a person centered program consisting of a
one-hour session each week for a duration of 12 weeks. This program aims to resolve behavioural challenges
and behaviours of concern by using a structured approach and positive behaviour interventions in working
towards attaining a specific outcome or goal. No two people are the same and therefore we approach one
challenge at a time. Parents and caregivers need to allow for extended time to this program where numerous
issues or challenges may require attention and to be addressed. This program is presented by Mel Mardon, a
registered provider with the NDIS in behaviour support, counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and life coach,
who offers 25 years of working with children, young people and adults. The program includes:
Social skills development and participation
Confidence building (often by incorporating Equine Assisted Psychotherapy - EAP)
Animal therapy
Horsemanship training
Restitution (learning to take ownership for behaviours)
Self-acceptance and self-awareness
Emotional development and regulation skills
Positive behaviour intervention and supports
Effective communication skills
Mindfulness development and training
Exposure therapy
Sometimes all it takes is an outside perspective and someone who is willing to listen without judgement to bring
about the shifts in behaviours that are needed. As parents/carers/family, we may be to closely involved in the situation
and if you add challenging daily life challenges, you could find yourself in trouble. This is where AHAF presents you
with the opportunity to step back for a bit and receive the much needed supports to resolve your challenges
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