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How to support your child when their anxiety has sent them spiralling into fight-flight mode Sep 06, 2023

Anxiety can turn the most sweet-natured, compliant child into a ferocious whirlwind of emotion, sometimes accompanied by very challenging behaviours. But it’s not their fault! It’s the way biology has programmed us humans to work.  How can we help our children to feel calmer and...

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Handout Five most important things you can do to support your child with school anxiety
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Nicky Odgers, educational psychologist

Nicky Odgers

Educational Psychologist

Nicky is an educational psychologist based in Cambridge, UK. She provides training, advice and support to parents and schools on school anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).

School Anxiety Support for Parents Facebook Group

For support, advice and chat about how to help your child with their school anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance, follow our School Anxiety Support for Parents Facebook group 

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