Workshops on School Phobia, Avoidance, and Chronic Absenteeism
Supporting young individuals when a student faces mental health challenges and cannot attend school is crucial. Our approach to constructing mental wellness protective factors, tailoring educational models to needs, and forming proactive, preventative strategies to aid students with school phobia is fundamental to early prevention and reflects our commitment to “building a world worth living in.”
Addressing school phobia and reluctance to attend is a critical concern in youth mental health and suicide prevention. Many students risk losing their education, support networks, and future opportunities, with increased susceptibility to suicidality, incarceration, poverty, and other adverse outcomes due to school absenteeism.
It’s imperative to confront this societal, structural, and systemic issue impacting students with mental health challenges.
Offerings include:
- Accessible, personalized, and inclusive educational and schooling frameworks for students with mental health challenges.
Interactive workshops will feature:
- Creation of assessment tools to gauge student needs, family experiences, support from school professionals, and identification of mental wellness protective and risk elements.
- Formulation of support strategies.
- Establishment of a collaborative model for student assistance.
School-Wide Strategies for Assisting Students with School Phobia, Avoidance, and Chronic Absenteeism for Education and Mental Health Professionals
YMHC Professional Development & Certificates
Course Overview:
This course addresses urgent matters in youth mental health and suicide prevention, such as school phobia, avoidance, and absenteeism.
By participating in the YMHC School Phobia Training Course, you’ll acquire the expertise to assist students battling chronic absenteeism. Enroll to contribute to the solution.
Leveraging a comprehensive evidence base, this course equips participants with various strategies applicable across schools to significantly benefit students’ lives, health, education, and future.
The instructor brings over two decades of experience in addressing school phobia, coordinating Stay-in-School initiatives, and extensive teaching experience across different educational levels in Canada and Africa. Her involvement with international organizations focusing on youth mental health, suicide prevention, and school attendance enriches the course content.
Enrollment Details:
About YMHC’s Course Instructor: The instructor is a dedicated educator renowned for her motivational, engaging approach and actionable insights. Her sessions draw upon an extensive evidence base and her rich background in education, mental health, human rights, equity, and support for disabilities.
Her teaching journey began in Zimbabwe as a Special Education teacher. With diverse teaching experiences across educational levels and settings, she offers a wealth of knowledge.
The instructor has authored several mental wellness journals and a guidebook for student support and is actively involved with several international mental health and educational organizations.
YMHC’s Engagement: YMHC is honored to collaborate with numerous schools, community groups, and professionals worldwide, gaining and sharing invaluable insights.
What to Anticipate:
- Customized presentations or workshops that incorporate your needs and ideas.
- Enhanced reach and impact via YMHC’s extensive online presence.
- Innovative guiding principles and ideas for transformative change.
- Effective, practical strategies and tips.
- An evidence-driven presentation and recommended resources to bolster your efforts.
Supporting Students with School Phobia: A Comprehensive Guide for Families and Schools
This guide includes:
- A deep dive into understanding school phobia, including signs, symptoms, and impact.
- Effective support strategies.
- A mental wellness action plan.
- Trauma-informed methods for tackling school phobia.
- A holistic school approach, encompassing assessment tools and comprehensive support and action plans.
- Potential educational adjustments.
👉 Get the School Phobia Guidebook (Print, Digital, or Photocopiable Digital)