Teen School Refusal with Dr. Jennifer Bienstock

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11 ай бұрын

In this episode we dive into a concerning trend: teen school refusal. Following the pandemic, school avoidance cases have doubled, escalating into a crisis that affects families across the nation. If you're worried that your teen’s increasing absences will impact their academic performance, social development, and mental well-being, you’re in the right place.
Joining us is an esteemed expert, Dr. Jennifer Bienstock. As a licensed psychologist and Director of Clinical Training at the Center for Anxiety & Behavioral Change in Rockville, MD, Dr. Bienstock is here to explain this concerning issue, and how parents can best support teenagers struggling with school avoidance.
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@soulkitty11 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I've been going through this with my son. Very helpful.

@melodyrayne 11 ай бұрын

This was very helpful and educational. Thank you!

@bridgetc9484 5 ай бұрын

My freshman sleeps 12 hours. Trying light therapy. Started in mid November. Doesn’t do the homework when he is awake. He just doesn’t care. Works out at 7-8pm. Does not feel the need to change nor does he fear the repercussions. Also refuses therapy.

@parentingteenswithdrcam 5 ай бұрын

It sounds frustrating!! The only one that truly knows why he doesn’t care is him. I’d get curious about that. Many kids refuse therapy because they feel it puts the blame on them and in truth it’s often more about miscommunication. Sending you positive thoughts!!

@brianclark4040 6 ай бұрын

This has been an extremely frustrating issue for my teen. It is producing stress for my wife and me. We are concerned our teen may have to repeat a grade if we can’t get her to change her behavior.

@brianclark4040 6 ай бұрын

I feel Iike there is too much leniency in the zeitgeist. We (GenX parents) just had to go to Schol at that age-no exceptions. What are solutions? Can’t bodily take kids to school and wouldn’t want to….

@parentingteenswithdrcam 5 ай бұрын

Brian, I feel your struggle! I'm seeing a lot of school refusal in my practice. Focus on trying to get to the root problem. Some common ones are academic pressure (fear of failure), feeling bullied by peer or teacher, social anxiety, undiagnosed learning difference, and frankly, boredom. Once you know the WHY, you can work towards a solution with your child. Make it less about having the option to go to school, but options about HOW to overcome the obstacle to get to school.

@curiouslyme524 3 ай бұрын

I agree. I was severely bullied in school but I still went to school.