What is School Refusal: The Causes and Effects of School Anxiety on Teens

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy, please always seek a mental health professional for your situation.

When your teenage son or daughter adamantly refuses school attendance, it's an alarming scenario. As a parent, questions swarm your mind about the reasons behind this resistance and its origins. You may be uncertain how to best support your child during this perplexing time. Seeking guidance from seasoned professionals is imperative to help guide you through this challenging ordeal with expertise and understanding.

In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Gentry Peppin, a special education teacher at WayPoint Academy, discuss:

• What is school refusal?
• What are the signs of school refusal and how does it progress?
• What are the potential causes of school refusal?
• What are the big risks and effects of school refusal?

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If your adolescent is experiencing anxiety and emotional distress that are affecting their ability to attend school, we have the solution. WayPoint Academy has customized interventions that target the underlying causes and enable students to regain their confidence in learning. Our compassionate and knowledgeable team offers comprehensive care to help teenagers reconstruct their educational paths, reconnect with their social circle, and cultivate their mental wellbeing for a brighter future. Let us support you in this journey of healing and growth. To learn more about our services, call us at 8013342694 or visit WayPointAcademy.com.