When School Feels Impossible: Compassionate Support for Parents

STRIVE NI works to provide workshops and support for parents, children and teaching staff in Northern Ireland.  We offer one-to-one sessions with children and young people and also offer workshops for parents and professionals on various topics (such as autism, sleep support, emotional regulation and behaviour management among others).   We also offer school intervention sessions for children, both individually, in groups or in classes.Our main aim is to support children and young people who are experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (including ASD).

STRIVE NI

Supporting a child who struggles to attend school can feel overwhelming. This event aspires to bring hope and positivity for the future.

Corr's Corner Hotel

Supporting a child who struggles to attend school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and stressful. Many parents face anxious mornings (and evenings and weekends!), rising worry, and uncertainty about how best to support their child.This parent information evening, hosted by Strive NI, provides understanding, reassurance, and practical guidance for families experiencing school anxiety or emotionally based school distress.During the evening, parents will:<ul><li>Connect with other parents at different stages of their journey</li><li>Learn why school can feel overwhelming for some children</li><li>Understand what anxiety looks like in the brain and body</li><li>Find ways to communicate your child's best interests to schools</li><li>Explore gentle ways to support children at home while school is impossible</li><li>Discover ways to work collaboratively with schools and professionals</li></ul>This event is designed to be a safe, supportive space for parents to gain insight, reassurance, and hope. Whether your child is currently struggling to attend school or you’re noticing early signs of anxiety, this evening will help you feel more confident in supporting them.Other organisations will be present to highlight their services and how they can best support you and your family.

When School Feels Impossible: Compassionate Support for Parents

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