That moment at the front door nearly broke me every single morning. I tried everything they told me to try. 🔸 “She just needs routine.” 🔸 “Don’t give in.” 🔸 “You’re making it worse.” But the more I pushed, the more she shut down. Because nobody told me what was actually happening in her body in that moment. It wasn’t defiance. It wasn’t manipulation. It was a nervous system in full alarm - and you cannot logic your way out of an alarm. When I finally understood that, everything changed. I am university qualified in mental health and a mum who’s lived the day in and day out of school refusal for many years. We made it through. And my plan is to help you get there too. The link in my bio is where to start. - Jules ❤️ #schoolrefusal #schoolanxiety #teenmentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth #schoolcounselor