Resources which may help
Books
Helping your child with fears and worries - a self-help guide for parents by Cathy Cresswell and Lucy Willetts
Binnie the Baboon anxiety and stress activity book by Dr Karen Treisman
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin by Kate Collins-Donnelly
Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) by Tina Rae
Apps
Confidential text messaging services for young people
Chat Health - young people living in Southend between 11 and 19 years can text a School Nurse on 07520 649895. Parents of children aged 5 to 19 can text a School Nurse on 07507 331884. This service is available Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Shout - text SHOUT to 85258. Support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week