Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Free School Anxiety and School Refusal Parent Workshop

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is hosting a free parent workshop on Wednesday, May 17, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. This event features Jackie Rhew, LPC, CADC, from Amita Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. 

The presentation will review specific interventions designed to assist children (ages 5-17) dealing with school anxiety and/or refusal behaviors. Participants will learn ways to help children manage anxiety, as well as strategies to promote positive school attendance, increased motivation, healthy goal setting, and active school engagement.

The workshop is located at the DuPage Regional Office of Education, 421 N. County Farm Road, Second Floor, Wheaton.

Attendees should RSVP to kcipriano@dupageroe.org by May 15.