Children’s mental health: anxiety, sleep and school
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What will I learn from this session?
- How to support a child who is experiencing anxiety
- Practical ways to respond to emotionally based school avoidance
- What makes sleep and getting up in the morning difficult for some teenagers – and how parents can help
- How to look after your own wellbeing and respond when parenting feels particularly challenging
- Have a question of your own? Bring it along and put it to our counsellors during the live Q&A.
About the webinar
Supporting a child through emotional or mental health difficulties can leave parents wondering what to say, what to do and whether they’re getting it right.
In this session, we’ll talk to counsellors Amy and Julia about some of the challenges families commonly face, including children refusing to go to school – also known as emotionally based school avoidance – and problems with sleep. Our specialists will share practical approaches to help you understand what may be going on for your child, respond to their needs and feel better equipped to support them.
The webinar is relevant to parents of both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, and you’ll also have the opportunity to put your own questions to our panel live.
Our expert panellists from our partners at The Exchange – part of Health Is One:
Amy O’Hare is a qualified counsellor, sleep coach and CPCAB-approved trainer with particular expertise in children’s wellbeing, neurodiversity and neurodivergent sleep.
Julia Middeke is an assistant psychologist and counsellor with experience supporting children, adults and families. As part of a multidisciplinary team, she leads on psychological assessments, including autism and ADHD assessments.
Remember, if you need support with your child’s mental health, you can also speak to our helpline team on 0800 0234 834, Monday–Friday, 9am–5 pm.
