7 Steps to helping anxious kids return to school

7 Steps to helping anxious kids return to school

Psychologist Michael Hawton provides parents and carers with seven simple steps to enable them to support their anxious children to return to school consistently.

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It may seem overwhelming to try and balance supporting children through anxious thoughts and feelings and wanting to provide them with the best education and social experiences in their development. Michael Hawton, a psychologist, father and trained teacher with 30 years' experience, walks parents and carers through some simple steps they can implement straight away to set their child on the right track to returning to school consistently.

For a more in-depth look at child anxiety and how to manage it in your family, head to our website and check out our online self-paced course The Anxiety Coach; for all parents wanting to support their child the best they can.

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Download the flow chart below to keep track of your steps toward success

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Tough Conversations™ for Frontline Staff

Psychologist, Michael Hawton and his team, present Tough Conversations for Frontline Staff. A practical workshop for those at the frontline of a school, council or service organisation to manage difficult, emotional encounters with members of the public.

This workshop provides the practical elements and skills for effectively dealing with offensive behaviour as it arises and what to say to defuse strong emotions. 

Attendees will see video examples of both poorly conducted conversations and, by contrast, more effective conversations. 

Live webinar | 29 November | Full day 

Emotion Coaching in the Classroom: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Students

In the realm of education, teachers play a vital role not only in imparting knowledge but also in nurturing the emotional well-being of their students. Emotion coaching allows teachers to support students in recognizing, expressing, and regulating their emotions effectively, developing their emotion language and intelligence.

Here are practical strategies for teachers to incorporate emotion coaching into their classroom practice:

• Create a Safe and Inclusive Environment: Establish a classroom culture that values and respects students' emotions, creating a safe space for open expression.

• Teach Emotional Vocabulary: Introduce a variety of emotion words to expand students' emotional vocabulary, enabling them to articulate their feelings more precisely.

• Practice Active Listening: Actively listen to students, showing genuine interest and empathy in their emotional experiences.

• Validate and Normalize Emotions: Acknowledge and validate students' emotions, letting them know their feelings are valid and accepted.

• Model Emotional Regulation: Demonstrate healthy emotional regulation strategies by managing your own emotions in a positive and constructive manner.

• Encourage Peer Support: Foster an environment of peer support and empathy, promoting students to support and understand each other's emotions.

• Incorporate Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Integrate mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques into daily classroom routines, providing students with tools to manage stress and emotions.

Read more on the blog - https://www.parentshop.com.au/blog/emotion-coaching-in-the-classroom-cultivating-emotional-intelligence-in-students

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