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Shake Studies - Real Success Stories
SHAKE STUDIES: REAL TRANSFORMATIONS

Real Stories ofReal Change

These aren't just case studies. They're real journeys of young people in Geelong who found their way through Shake's unique approach.

Ages 13-24
Life-Changing Results
Genuine Support

Why Read Our Shake Studies?

Every story here represents hope, resilience, and the power of meeting young people where they are.

Inspiration

See how others have navigated similar challenges and found hope

Understanding

Gain insight into our therapeutic approaches and how they can help

Connection

Feel a sense of community knowing you're not alone in your journey

Empowerment

Learn about strategies and tools that have worked for others

From Court to Confidence
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From Court to Confidence

A Teen's Transformation

Age

13-year-old

Approach

Basketball

Duration

6 months

Learn how Shake Counselling helped a 13-year-old boy in Geelong regulate emotions and build confidence through basketball and DBT skills.

"For the first time, I feel like someone gets me. The basketball sessions don't even feel like therapy."

— James, 13

Key Outcomes:

Developed emotional regulation skills

Built confidence on and off the court

Improved family relationships

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Transforming Turbulence into Triumph
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Transforming Turbulence into Triumph

Jake's Journey

Age

24-year-old

Approach

ACT

Duration

12 months

Discover how Shake Counselling helped a 24-year-old overcome trauma, criminal activity, and self-harm to build a fulfilling life in Geelong.

"Walking and talking changed everything. No judgment, just real support when I needed it most."

— Jake, 24

Key Outcomes:

Broke cycle of criminal behavior

Developed healthy coping strategies

Rebuilt family trust

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From Resistance to Resilience
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From Resistance to Resilience

Transformation with DBT

Age

16-year-old

Approach

DBT

Duration

8 months

Explore this inspiring journey from emotional turmoil to resilience through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) at Shake Counselling in Geelong.

"The group sessions showed me I wasn't alone. Other guys were going through the same stuff."

— Sam, 16

Key Outcomes:

Returned to school full-time

Learned distress tolerance skills

Joined peer support group

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From Lost to Found
young adultautism

From Lost to Found

Tyrone's Path to Purpose

Age

19-year-old

Approach

Individual Therapy

Duration

10 months

See how Shake Counselling helped a 19-year-old with autism overcome depression and build self-worth through employment and personal growth.

"My mentor understood autism isn't something to fix. He helped me find my strengths."

— Tyrone, 19

Key Outcomes:

Found part-time employment

Built social connections

Developed self-advocacy skills

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What These Stories Show Us

Common themes across all our success stories that demonstrate the power of our approach

Connection First

Every transformation started with genuine connection, not clinical distance

Progress, Not Perfection

Small wins built into major breakthroughs over time

Strength-Based

Building on existing strengths rather than focusing on deficits

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