School Anxiety: How to Help Your Child

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

A parent and clinician unpack back-to-school anxiety: what school refusal looks like, why “behaviors” are alarms not fires, and how co-regulation, body budgets, and practical deposits (routines, presence, teacher coordination) reduce stress. Learn warning signs, when to seek therapy, and resources to foster resilience, connection, and joy.

Channel: Embark Behavioral Health Duration: 0:46:44

Questions

1. In the conversation, what analogy was used to explain that behaviors are signs of deeper issues?

The steering wheel, not the car The fire alarm, not the fire The tip of the mountain, not the mountain The shadow, not the object

2. What is the process called when a parent's calm nervous system helps regulate a child's nervous system?

Coregulation Self-regulation Neural alignment Coexistence

3. What term was used to describe the body's ability to subconsciously identify and respond to threats?

Neuromodulation Neuroplasticity Neurogenesis Neuro receptivity

4. Which book was specifically recommended as a resource for parents on managing anxiety and parenting?

The Whole-Brain Child Raising Resilient Kids Parenting from the Inside Out Brain-Body Parenting

5. According to the discussion, what percentage of school-aged children experience some form of anxiety?

45.2% 10.5% 20.7% 31.9%

Submit Answers Sign in to submit answers and earn points.

Confirm Submission

Are you sure? After submitting, you won’t be able to attempt this content again for 24 hours.

| | |

| | Blog |