While school days are meant to be happy days, the school environment is full of stressors that can lead to anxiety and school refusal amongst students.
In the US there is now a program called the Linden Oaks Adolescent Anxiety Program which aims to help give students the skills they need to deal with their anxiety. The program also acknowledges that "Avoidance can cause anxiety to snowball" so it is important that issues are dealt with. You can view some of their tips here
One form of avoidance is school refusal. On Wednesday 7th September 2011, Psychologist Joanne Garfi will host an information session on school refusal to provide parents and teachers with an understanding of this complex issue. The information session will run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library and will provide attendees with a range of strategies they can use to assist their children in going back to school.
To book in for this session please call ADAVIC on (03) 9853 8089 or alternatively you can book online
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