10/01/2026
Please Share/Thank you. ** ****This workshop is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools for supporting teenagers who are experiencing school avoidance—whether it shows up occasionally, in cycles, or as a more entrenched pattern.
School avoidance in secondary school isn’t about laziness, defiance, or a young person ‘not caring’. It’s a stress response. When a teenager feels overwhelmed—socially, emotionally, academically, or physically—their nervous system does exactly what it’s designed to do: it tries to protect them. Our role is to understand that response, not judge it.
During our time together, we’re going to look beneath the surface of school avoidance in adolescence.
We’ll explore the early signs that a teen is beginning to struggle, the common traps adults fall into (even with the best intentions), and the small, strategic shifts that can make a meaningful difference. You’ll leave with language that supports connection, approaches that reduce morning stress, and ways to build resilience without escalating conflict or power struggles.
This is a space of compassion, not criticism.
Every family represented here is doing their best with the tools they have. My aim is to expand that toolkit—so you feel more equipped, more supported, and more hopeful.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clearer understanding of:
• Why school avoidance happens in secondary school
• What anxiety looks like in real life—not just in theory
• How to respond in ways that calm the nervous system rather than activate it
• How to set boundaries that hold firm without creating battles
• How to support your teenager while also looking after your own wellbeing
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You just need a starting point—and that’s what today is about.
So take a breath, settle in, and know that you’re in the right place.
