About the webinar

The return to school, whether following holidays, remote learning, or a period of change, can be a major transition that generates anxiety for children and parents alike. This essential webinar provides parents, carers, and support professionals with the evidence-based strategies and practical tools needed to understand and successfully manage the emotional and logistical challenges of school reintegration.

This training clarifies why children often experience scared or anxious feelings during this period, particularly following disruptive events like the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides guidance on identifying and addressing common difficulties, such as school refusal, and focuses on proactive strategies to support children's emotional adjustment.

Secure your registration to gain the practical advice and confidence necessary to effectively support children's emotional well-being and ensure a healthy, stable return to the school environment. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Understand why children experience anxiety and fear related to the back-to-school transition.
• Acquire proactive strategies to support children as they adjust to new or changing school environments.
• Identify early signs of emotional distress or school refusal and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Utilise relationship-based principles to foster children's resilience and emotional security during periods of change.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for parents, carers, and professionals involved in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of school-aged children.

The target audience includes:

• Parents and Caregivers
• Counsellors and Family Therapists
• Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists
• School Staff and Educators
• Youth and Child Welfare Workers
• Mental Health and Allied Health Professionals

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a highly experienced clinical and organisational psychologist:

Dr Jo Lukins – holds a PhD in Psychology and over 25 years of experience consulting with individuals, teams, and organisations. Dr Lukins has a breadth of knowledge across the sport, organisational, and educational domains. Her focus in educational settings is on supporting educators, administrators, and families in the wellbeing and high-performance space. Dr Lukins delivers resilience and expert performance programs for the Australian Defence Force and has been acknowledged as an expert in her field, having been awarded an Outstanding Alumni by James Cook University for her achievements. She is the author of the successful Amazon Best Seller, 'The Elite' (June 2019), and 'In the Grandstands' (October 2020).

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]