R&R Exchange - I don't want to go to school.
From Roots & Resilience, A Therapeutic Parenting Podcast · 00:32:11
Show by Mandie Mauger-Jones
School refusal and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) can leave parents and carers feeling exhausted, anxious and unsure where to turn. In this episode, therapeutic parent and trauma-informed trainer Mandie and Laura Taylor explore why emotional safety has to come before attendance, and share practical, honest tips for supporting your child.You’ll hear how to spot the triggers behind school avoidance, how to work with your child’s school in a collaborative and professional way, and how to build connection and regulation into everyday life, including mornings. They also talk about why looking after yourself is essential, not optional.Key takeaways:Prioritise emotional safetyIdentify the underlying triggersFocus on connection over complianceSelf-care is essential for parentsChapters:00:00 Introduction to school refusal03:00 Emotional safety vs. attendance06:04 Identifying underlying triggers11:00 Working with schools effectively15:01 Advocacy and professionalism16:38 Navigating school tensions17:44 Establishing morning routines21:33 Connection and regulation27:08 Self-care for parentsWho this episode is for:Parents, foster carers, adoptive parents, kinship carers and therapeutic parents supporting a child who is struggling to attend school, plus teachers, social workers and professionals who want to understand school refusal through a trauma-informed lens.About your hosts:Mandie is a therapeutic parent and trauma-informed trainer. Laura is a social worker and trauma-informed trainer. Together they share their experiences of the therapeutic parenting world. Enjoyed this episode? Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, and leave a rating or review to help other parents and carers find [email protected]
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