School
What Is School Avoidance
School avoidance is a pattern in which a child or adolescent has ongoing difficulty attending school due to emotional distress. It is not about defiance, laziness, or lack of motivation. In most cases, school avoidance reflects a nervous system under strain and a young person who does not yet have the skills or capacity to…
READ MOREHow Does School Affect Your Teenager’s Mental Health?
How Does School Affect Your Teenager’s Mental Health? School for teenagers is often very similar to jobs for adults. While every workplace is different, so is every school system. The environment of each school system may differ. However, the general themes often remain the same. Schools include diverse populations of teens, each at different stages…
READ MOREReasons a Student May Be Struggling in School That Aren’t ‘My Teacher Doesn’t Like Me’
In my previous role as a tutor, I worked with a lot of students who were struggling in school. One of the most common explanations for a student’s academic challenges I heard from both students and parents was that their teacher ‘didn’t like’ them or ‘had it out for’ them. Now, in some cases, this…
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