EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 1H
Supporting young people who are struggling to attend school
from The Neart Youth Mental Health Podcast
This episode looks to provide insight, support and guidance to parents & guardians when the young person in their lives is struggling to attend school. When a young person is struggling to attend school, it can cause huge stress for the whole family. In this episode, we explore this issue, how common it is, and some supports and strategies for parents & guardians. Thanks to our contributors:Amy Goodison, Coordinator, Gorey School Completion Programme. Dr. Kim Lombard, Neart Clinical Lead, JigsawEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth AdvocateLink to RALLY video: RALLY on YouTube Click here for NEPS Guide for Parents on Reluctant School AttendanceParents webinars - including ones on Understanding Anxiety and Managing AnxietyFurther information on motivational interviewing as mentioned by Amy: Motivational Interviewing Ireland Further information on The Wheel of Change, as mentioned by Amy: The Wheel of Change For more information on Neart visit www.jigsaw.ie/neart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode looks to provide insight, support and guidance to parents & guardians when the young person in their lives is struggling to attend school. When a young person is struggling to attend school, it can cause huge stress for the whole family. In this episode, we explore this issue, how common it is, and some supports and strategies for parents & guardians. Thanks to our contributors:Amy Goodison, Coordinator, Gorey School Completion Programme. Dr. Kim Lombard, Neart Clinical Lead, JigsawEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth AdvocateLink to RALLY video: RALLY on YouTube Click here for NEPS Guide for Parents on Reluctant School AttendanceParents webinars - including ones on Understanding Anxiety and Managing AnxietyFurther information on motivational interviewing as mentioned by Amy: Motivational Interviewing Ireland Further information on The Wheel of Change, as mentioned by Amy: The Wheel of Change For more information on Neart visit www.jigsaw.ie/neart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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