Mental Health

Attachment & Separation Anxiety

A child’s first day at school can be a pretty overwhelming experience. Saying goodbye to their parents or carer might lead to crying or clinginess. This is a normal and healthy stage of development, and many children’s worries and fears lessen over time. But all children are different, and some may experience more distressing emotions and anxieties about being separated from their caregivers. Older children and teenagers can also display signs of anxious attachment which might interfere with their school life and friendships. But if you treat the issue with care and sensitivity, you can help the children under your care conquer their anxieties.

Learning outcomes:

Define attachment and separation anxiety and its symptoms
Explain causes of attachment and separation anxiety
List ways to help children and teens manage their anxieties

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

By the end of this mental health training course, you’ll be able to define what attachment and separation anxiety is, and what symptoms they can cause. You’ll gain an understanding of where the anxiety comes from and why it can lead to heightened stress, tears, and tantrums. Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to help children and teenagers overcome their anxieties regarding being separated from attachment figures.

This course, offers support training in a school and is is suitable for people who look after children, mainly parents, carers and teachers. It’s a key part of a well-rounded anxiety awareness training plan.

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Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.