Learn From Experts
Social situations can feel awkward for many people, but for some, that discomfort can become extreme and present as social anxiety.
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CATCH Original Videos, Clips, and Podcast Episodes
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Exploring Social Anxiety
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Helping Our Kids Understand & Overcome Social Anxiety
Lunch and Learn
Understand why social anxiety is increasing, how it can appear in children, and what parents can do to help kids manage it.
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How am I supposed to get my kid to school when she refuses to leave the house?
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How do I know if my kid has social anxiety?
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How is a social anxiety disorder treated in kids?
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Is this school refusal? Tons of absences, meltdowns, daily nurse’s office trips
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My kid has social anxiety. Should I push or accommodate?
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My kid is so anxious about school. Can’t I just let him stay home sometimes?
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My kid won’t go to school. What’s going on?
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Understanding School Refusal
Learn From Experts
Did you know that when a child struggles to get to school, stay there, or go there in the first place, that’s called school refusal? It’s often an indication of underlying mental health issues.
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What is social anxiety?
CATCH Blog Posts, Resources, Guides and Event Summaries
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I Prefer Pandemic Days
In Real Life
An anxious parent reflects on the unexpected calm of pandemic life and the grace families may need while returning to busier routines and social expectations.
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What Do You Do When Your College Student Is Struggling To Get To Class?
In Real Life
A mother shares the key question she used to support an anxious college student who was struggling to get to class.
CATCH Reviewed and Approved Resources
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Dear Student
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Finding Audrey
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Highly Illogical Behavior
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School Avoidance Alliance Website
School Avoidance Alliance helps families and schools understand why a student may be struggling to attend school and what to do next. The site offers education, tools, and support aimed at getting students back to learning with compassion and structure.
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The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook
