Back to School Anxiety: How to Help your Teen
Let's All Talk Mental Health
57:39
By this point in September, most teens have just returned to school. While some will settle quickly, for others, the adjustment can feel daunting. Whether they’re adjusting to new routines, friendships, or academic expectations, this time of year can bring a mix of both excitement and anxiety.
In this session, we’ll talk about practical ways to support teens as they ease back into school life. From setting up healthy routines and managing homework, to helping them strike the right balance between independence and structure.
We’ll also look at when and how to check in with them, ways to keep the lines of communication open, and how to recognise the signs that a teen might be unsettled or struggling beneath the surface.
This is an ideal for any parent or carer looking to start the new term feeling more confident, calm, and connected.
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Sarah-Jane Knight
Dr
Dr Sarah-Jane Knight is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Specialism Lead for a national provider of specialist education, and the lead for Commune Psychology. She has core training in CBT, systemic, and psychodynamic approaches, with additional expertise in group psychoanalytic psychotherapy, attachment-focused therapies, trauma treatment, and autism assessment (including ADOS). She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient NHS services, in private practice, and in a specialist service for adopted children. At Commune Psychology, Sarah-Jane is a national provider for specialist education and residential children's services.
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Back to School Anxiety: How to Help your Teen
57:39