Introduction
School teachers understand the importance of a positive and supportive learning environment. However, there are times when students experience challenges that lead to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), commonly known as school refusal or persistent absenteeism. This...
The importance of Self-Esteem
The way we see ourselves is crucial to the way we interact with the world around us. ‘Self Esteem’ can be thought of as the way we evaluate our own self-worth, with higher self-esteem leading to greater confidence, resilience and emotional...
Resilience in a Time of COVID
I think it is safe to say that 2020 did not turn out how we would have predicted. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted on the lives of everyone across the world, and the uncertainty and changes it has imposed upon our societies continues to be felt globally. If...
