Video: School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents

Speaker
Dr Sian Williams

Chartered NHS Psychologist and Presenter

It can be difficult as parents and carers if your child is feeling more anxious about going to school than usual and hard to know whether they are developing a school phobia or Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA). In this film Dr. Sian Williams shares with us some of the best ways parents and carers can support their child in this situation.

We explore what school phobia and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance really means and how to recognise why it may be happening. Sian explains some of the pitfalls to avoid as well as some helpful do’s and don’ts. Watch now to find out how you can support your child to feel more positive about going to school, or check out our factsheet.