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On this page, you will find webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and other resources for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for school professionals.
These webinars were held on January 20, 2021 (for elementary school professionals) and January 25, 2021 (for high school professionals). They provide a roadmap for supporting school-aged children, youth, and their families in getting back to school, staying at school and/or coping with anxiety related to school attendance.
To access the School Refusal Assessment Scale - Revised (Kearney & Albano, 2007) that was mentioned in the webinars, click here.
Webinar recording for elementary school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Jan. 20, 2021).
Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals”.
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals”. This explains the theoretical foundation of school avoidance and provide a framework for a student’s struggles and concrete steps towards successful school attendance.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
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For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.