The idea of going to school can cause severe distress for some young people and can result in a reluctance to go to school or non-attendance. In this episode we unpack the signs to look out for and give you tips on how to support you child.

The idea of going to school can cause severe distress for some young people and can result in a reluctance to go to school or non-attendance. In this episode we unpack the signs to look out for and give you tips on how to support you child.

Welcome to Raising Resilience brought to you by Catholic Ladies' College. This podcast series is designed to support you on your parenting and caregiver journey. Access the best insights, information and tips for navigating important issues. With your hosts, Liana (CLC's Head of Students) and Brad McKay (CLC's School Counsellor).  

Welcome to Raising Resilience brought to you by Catholic Ladies' College. This podcast series is designed to support you on your parenting and caregiver journey. Access the best insights, information and tips for navigating important issues. With your hosts, Liana (CLC's Head of Students) and Brad McKay (CLC's School Counsellor).

Raising Resilience

Understanding School Refusal

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore why self-compassion matters for parents. We look at the research showing how practicing self-compassion not only supports your own wellbeing and resilience, but also benefits your child’s emotional health. You’ll also learn simple, practical strategies you can start using at home to bring more empathy, calm and connection into everyday life.

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore why self-compassion matters for parents. We look at the research showing how practicing self-compassion not only supports your own wellbeing and resilience, but also benefits your child&rsquo;s emotional health. You&rsquo;ll also learn simple, practical strategies you can start using at home to bring more empathy, calm and connection into everyday life.

Self-Compassion: Building Resilience in Yourself and Your Child

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore the growing pressures facing young people today. From the expectation to achieve, to feeling emotionally deregulated and a growing sense of disconnection from peers, identity and adults in their lives, we unpack the challenges and share practical ways we can support our young people.

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore the growing pressures facing young people today. From the expectation to achieve, to feeling emotionally deregulated and a growing sense of disconnection from peers, identity and adults in their lives, we unpack the challenges and share practical ways we can support our young people.

The Top Three Challenges Facing Young People Today

Following on from our conversation about ADHD in girls, this episode of Raising Resilience takes a broader look at neurodivergence. We explore what it really means to be neuro-affirming — at home and in schools. Learn how we can shift away from trying to “fix” kids and instead create environments where their unique ways of thinking are understood, supported and celebrated.

Following on from our conversation about ADHD in girls, this episode of Raising Resilience takes a broader look at neurodivergence. We explore what it really means to be neuro-affirming &mdash; at home and in schools. Learn how we can shift away from trying to &ldquo;fix&rdquo; kids and instead create environments where their unique ways of thinking are understood, supported and celebrated.

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