Helping Anxious Children Return to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Jay S. Cohen, M.Ed, Transitions Program Supervisor Returning to school this fall will be exciting for many students, but some will be experiencing feelings of anxiety and fear. Certainly, […]
School Anxiety and First Children Services
By Jay S. Cohen, M.Ed Supervisor of Transitions/Balance Programs Some students feign illness to skip going to school. Here, at First Children Service’s Transitions and Balance programs, it’s often anxiety […]
Childhood Trauma and Its Possible Link to Anxiety and Excessive Absenteeism
By Susan Goldman, MEd, Director, Community Educational Services I totally missed it! If I knew then what I know now, what a different impact I would’ve had on my inner […]
Top 10 Tips to Reduce Back to School Anxiety
What if I get lost? Will I make new friends? What if I don’t like my new teacher? Will I have someone to sit with at lunch? What if someone […]
A Unique Environment for Kids with School Refusal Due to Anxiety Disorders
By Jay Cohen, M.Ed. A student’s ability to learn is often impacted by anxiety disorders. Although these kids might easily maintain average and above academic abilities, the stress related issues […]