Posts Taggedschool refusal

Unstable self-image: Shifting views of yourself; feeling competent one day and completely inadequate the next.
Chronic uncertainty: Unsure about your own likes, dislikes, values, or direction in life.
Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from your body or surroundings, especially during stress; feeling like an observer of your own life.
Low self-worth: Deep shame, self-criticism, or feeling fundamentally flawed or broken.

School Refusal: A Psychologist’s Guide for Parents When Children Won’t Go to School

What to do when your child won’t go to school. A psychologist explains emotionally-based school avoidance, what helps, and when to seek support.