Understanding School Avoidance and How to Re-engage Young People

Aim:

School avoidance is a challenging situation for all involved and it seems to be on the rise. Children and young people avoid school for lots of different reasons and what works can look different for different situations. This workshop is designed to build understanding around what some of these reasons might be, and to upskill the adults in the lives of children to act with compassion, competence and confidence around this behaviour.

Learning Intentions:

• Understand factors that might contribute to and/or exacerbate school avoidance
• Explore the role of the system around the child to support school attendance
• Explore what skills a child/young person might need to build to grow their confidence and motivation in attending school

It is highly recommended that you also attend the session on anxiety as this is often a key driver of school avoidance. 

This online webinar is suitable for parents, caregivers and anyone working with children and teens who may be avoiding school

Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher

Registered Clinical Psychologist, MNZCCP, MA(Hons)

Catherine has worked in both public and private work settings, primarily focused on child and family issues. Currently she has a small private practice and is also the clinical practice manager at START.

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

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