by Kate Olphert | 30 Jun 2020 | School phobia, School refuser, Social Anxiety
“Our son is doing really well at school now and loving it. He is much more confident and happier and we aren’t seeing the same levels of frustration since the dyslexia diagnosis. It is so lovely to see him happy and carefree again”. “Thanks so much again for all your...
by Kate Olphert | 2 Jun 2020 | School phobia, School refuser, Social Anxiety
When one of my children was going through a period of acute anxiety, this was the thought that I would wake up with after a night of sleeplessness and worrying. My brain would churn through my child saying he ‘didn’t want to live’, that ‘ I didn’t understand ‘...
Working with school phobic children and their families, I advise, mentor and coach. I introduce people to new ways of thinking about what is going on for them, talking openly and honestly about possibilities.