Watch time 7:28 minutes | In this film, Dr Bettina responds to a letter from a parent whose son is struggling to attend school. If you have ANY questions for Bettina add them in the comments below - or get in touch with us via our social media channels 👇below...
Dr Bettina Hohnen is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with parents and families in the context of neurodiversity. She lectures and writes about children and young people's mental health. The focus of her work is on strengthening relationships between parents and young people, supporting her belief that if we work hard to get the environment right, all children will thrive.
Every month Dr Bettina addresses a new question from parents and carers in our audience about how to support their children's mental health. Please note that it won't be possible to respond to every question, but we will try.
Dr Bettina is unable to offer advice relating to your personal circumstances; specific questions should be referred to a qualified healthcare professional. This information should not be used to treat or diagnose your own or another person’s medical condition. You can find other sources of support on our website under Where to Get Help: https://nipinthebud.org/where-to-go-f...
00:00 - My child is very anxious
00:08 - close to school refusal
00:22 - build resilience or protect?
00:41 - What is anxiety
00:59 - anxiety & fear
01:20 - when anxiety is unhelpful
01:29 - anxiety & avoidance
01:43 - School avoidance
02:01 - why avoiding school won't help
02:33 - How to talk to your child
02:40 - curiosity & compassion
03:10 - get granular to get support
03:37 - Going back to school
03:50 - Tips for going back to school
03: 53 - Make a plan
04:27 - a phased return
05:02 - Social connections are vital
05:27 - Tips for at home
05:56 - Neurodiverse children with anxiety
06:31 The three C's
06:40 - Be curious
06:44 - Be compassionate
06: 51 - Be courageous
At Nip in the Bud, our goal is to ensure that every parent and professional has access to high-quality information about children’s mental health and neurodiversity. Our focus is on early intervention in primary and middle school-aged children.
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