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Introduction - 2 patterns of school refusal

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The 3 circles in school refusal 

The child’s identity 

Experience of the parents 

The school 

The 3 Circles In School Refusal

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Announcement made by the parents 

Announcement from the school

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Rebuilding routine 

Engaging the school

Gradual return

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School refusal is far more than a difficulty with school attendance. It can have a profound impact on a child’s development, affecting their education, daily routines, sense of competence, belonging and developing identity. Importantly, school refusal is one of the strongest predictors of serious developmental problems in later childhood and adolescence, making it vital that the problem is recognised and addressed effectively.In this online course, Professor Haim Omer introduces the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) approach to understanding and responding to school refusal. The course explores what is happening for the child, how parents can become caught in patterns that unintentionally maintain or intensify the problem, and why close collaboration with the school is essential.Participants are introduced to the NVR philosophy of strengthening parental presence and how parents can support children facing anxiety. The course considers how parents can regain confidence and how the wider network around the child can become an important source of support.The course also introduces practical approaches to rebuilding the child’s routine and identity as a student, strengthening collaboration with the school, and developing a gradual and supportive pathway back to attendance. Through Professor Omer’s teaching and examples, participants will develop a framework for approaching school refusal with greater understanding, confidence and persistence.

Explore the NVR approach to school refusal, its impact on development, and how parental presence, school collaboration and practical strategies can support children in rebuilding their identity as students and returning to school.

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