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Category: Anxiety and Stress

School-related anxiety refers to a type of stress or fear that arises from school or learning related activities or environments. It can affect students of all ages and often stems from underlying learning challenges, socio-emotional barriers like fear of failure, peer judgment, or high expectations. Explore resources created by a team of Educational Therapists and Specialists on topics relating to school and learning-related anxiety and stress.

5 Tips for Connecting With My Teenager

5 Tips for Connecting With Your Teenager

Connecting with your teenager is crucial for meaningful relationship-building and will positively affect their general well-being and future success.
How to Discuss a Learning Disability Diagnosis with Your Child

How to Discuss a Learning Disability Diagnosis with Your Child

A learning disability diagnosis can be a challenging experience for parents and students alike but there are many effective ways to talk to your child about their diagnosis.
a teen or child experiencing test anxiety

Test Anxiety: What is it and How to Overcome it

Test Anxiety, regardless of age, is a common human experience. Most people can relate to feeling of angst or dread around tests, whether it is an academic exam, a driving test, or even a simple COVID test. While these feelings
A child with math anxiety

Math Anxiety: What is it and how to overcome it?

Math anxiety is a common phenomenon, characterized by feelings of fear and anxiety associated with math-related activities.
Unmotivated child

How to Motivate Your Child with Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interview is a powerful educator's tool to motivate your child. MI helps empower students to take ownership of their learning.

An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A Technique to Enhance Student Motivation

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a student-centered approach that can help unmotivated students tap into their inner motivation and reach their full potential.

What is Behavioral Coaching?

Behavioral coaching is a type of coaching that focuses on helping individuals understand and change their behavior in order to achieve specific goals.
Overcoming writer's block

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Here are 5 tips to help your child or teen get started and overcome writer's block.

5 Ways to Advocate for Your Child at School

Here are some practical, solution-oriented suggestions for parents and families to use when advocating for your child at school.

4 Simple Ways to Minimize Test Anxiety

Most people, regardless of age, experience some level of anxiety around tests, whether it is an academic exam, a driving test, or even a simple COVID test.

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