The Shark Cage ® Group Program EOI

New Leaf Social Work

An 8-week program for folk of all genders to break people-pleasing habits, set boundaries, and reclaim self-worth.

suite 2b level 1/158 Margaret St

Do you struggle with people-pleasing? Find it hard to set boundaries or say no without feeling guilty? Do you feel like your needs always get pushed aside?The Shark Cage Program is designed to help you take control of your life by learning how to set strong, healthy boundaries. Over 8 weeks, you’ll gain tools to reclaim your self-worth, communicate your needs, and build confidence in your relationships.What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Recognise unhealthy relationship patterns</li><li>Understand how your past experiences affect your ability to set boundaries</li><li>Learn to confidently assert your rights</li><li>Discover how to communicate your needs safely and clearly</li><li>Build a strong internal “shark cage” to protect yourself from boundary violations</li></ul>This program is open to all genders, aged 16+. It’s a safe, supportive space for anyone who’s ready to stop people-pleasing and start living authentically.Limited spots available to keep the space safe and supportive.If you feel this group may be the right fit for you, please complete our pre-program intake form <a href="https://new-leaf-social-work.splose.com/public-form/17c0935d-975c-4f6b-91af-6c10661f6ea7" title="https://new-leaf-social-work.splose.com/public-form/17c0935d-975c-4f6b-91af-6c10661f6ea7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.We ask that only those seriously considering participation apply, as places are limited.Details:Dates: 8 week commitment, every Friday from 08/08/2025 - 26/09/2025Time: 9:00am - 11:30amCost: Sliding scale fee's and payment options available, must be paid in full 1 week prior to the program start date.Location: New Leaf Social Work, Suite 2B, Level 1/158 Margaret St, ToowoombaSliding Scale Fee Structure:This group exists on a sliding scale fee structure to increase accessibility. The total prices listed are for the full 8 week program consisting of 20 hours of direct contact and over 15 hours of administrative and preparation work. If you are paying on behalf of a young person under 18 and have shared parental responsibility, please use the average of both parents wages when calculating your income.Under $35k p.a - $40 per week = $400 totalBetween $35-54k p.a - $50 per week = $500 totalBetween $55-74k p.a - $60 per week = $600 totalBetween $75-94k p.a - $70 per week = $700 totalBetween $95k and $120k p.a - $80 per week = $800 totalThird Party Insurers &amp; Organisations and income earners over $120k (e.g. NDIS, workcover, organisational brokerage) - $90 per week =$900 totalEmotional containmentFrom our experience, the group is not the right place to talk about the details of your abuse; however, it will provide an opportunity to share with others the impact it has had on you. The reason we ask people not to share the details of their abuse in the group setting is because we want to make the group space feel as safe as possible for everyone.What we know is that sometimes people are reluctant to join groups because they don’t want to have to tell the story of their abuse. They are worried they might get lost in the past and feel distressed and vulnerable. We also hear that people are worried about their ability to cope with hearing the stories of other people's abuse.There are some groups that are designed for survivors to share their abuse histories in more detail. This isn’t one of those groups. This is a structured group with a focus on education and skills training. The focus is on acknowledging the impacts of the abuse and healing those impacts through the group experience and the strategies you will learn. You could say that this group aims to help people to feel safe and contained while working through the impacts of very painful experiences.The facilitators will assist with this containment by leading each session and keeping to the agenda as much as possible. We also need participants to be able to contain themselves if their trauma memories are triggered by material that comes up, and to give the facilitators permission to step in and help with this if they are struggling.

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