Nip in the Bud with Dr Naomi Fisher: How can we support children through school avoidance?

Dr Naomi Fisher Dr Naomi Fisher is an independent clinical psychologist and EMDR-Europe trainer.  She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. She works with children, adolescents and adults. She is the author of Changing our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of their Own Learning (Robinson, 2021) and  A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education  (JKP, 2023).In today’s episode Naomi offers her psychological insights, theories and practical techniques and we look closely at emotional based school avoidance or school distress. Naomi gives some practical techniques to help support children not only to return to school, but to return  as learners and thrive once there.Useful LinksNip in the Bud films and  resources for teachers:https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-teachers-professionals/Nip in the Bud films and  resources for parents and carers:https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-parents-carers/Dr Naomi Fisher Website:https://www.naomifisher.co.uk/Dr Naomi Fishers books:https://www.naomifisher.co.uk/booksChanging our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of their Own Learning (Robinson, 2021)A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education  (JKP, 2023)Anna Freud - Addressing emotionally based school avoidancehttps://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/addressing-emotionally-based-school-avoidance/Disclaimer: The content provided in the Nip in the Bud podcasts is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to replace or serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health issue.Nip in the Bud - Where to get helphttps://nipinthebud.org/where-to-get-help/