The chapter delves into the impact of anxiety on children leading to avoidance behaviors and explores negative thinking patterns. It emphasizes a collaborative approach involving family, school, and therapists in using cognitive behavioral therapy to treat school avoidance. Strategies for parents and educators are discussed to help children overcome anxiety-related school refusal, including creating routines, tracking progress, and implementing coping strategies.
From elementary through high school, absenteeism is growing. Alana Cooperman, LCSW, discusses the underlying anxiety that often propels this behavior, how it can present differently, and evidence-based strategies to support students with school refusal behaviors.
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