“I don’t want to go to school!” I’m sure as a parent, you’ve heard this before. Every child has days where they just don’t want to go to school. School refusal can run the gamut from simple ie… “I didn’t get my homework done” to complex ie… “I’m scared for my safety”. But when it becomes a habit, it may be time to consider if a deeper issue is at hand.
If your child is struggling with persistent school refusal, our Child Therapy services can provide professional support to address underlying issues and develop coping strategies.
Habitual school refusal can have multiple causes, including but not limited to:
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Bullying
– Academic struggles
– Social isolation
-Safety
-Bullying
-Undiagnosed learning disability
As a result, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to addressing school refusal. However, here are some general strategies that can be helpful in handling school refusal:
The clinical team at Decade2Connect sees children dealing with school refusal on a daily basis and is a valuable resource in supporting your child. Give us a call at (303) 674-6681 if you need additional support – we’re here to connect your child with themselves, their family and their community!
