Stress-Free Return to School Online Course
This self-paced online video course is available at no charge to parents, carers and educators who are supporting children through this sometimes unpredictable and often challenging period.
During this course we will discuss some of the practical supports that we can put in place in the coming days and weeks to support children’s smooth transition back to school. This course includes a bank of practical resources and a certificate of completion.
What People Are Saying
“Superb course, clear and concise, interactive and gained more knowledge for supporting children going back to school on both a personal and professional level. Thank you.”
— Sinead Finn Grace, Helping Hands Preschool, Co. Dublin
“Very beneficial, gives great tips, ideas and guidance.”
— Gavin O’Toole, St Francis Senior School, Dublin
“Fantastic as always. I feel more at ease for going back to work and for my children heading back to school in a few weeks.”
— Caroline Somers, Moyderwell Afterschool, Co. Kerry
“A child-centered, empathetic approach to preparing children for the return to school. Stephanie has a way of enabling participants to relate to children through her use of anecdotes, evidence-based research and practical suggestions.”
— Martina O’Malley, Rathbane N.S, Co. Mayo
How Can we Prepare Children to Return to School?
During this course you will learn a range of practical strategies and supports that you can put in place in the coming days and weeks to support children’s smooth transition back to school.
Course Overview:
How can we support children who are showing signs of anxiety about returning to school?
How can we establish a clear and predictable environment that will prepare children for the return to learning in a structured environment?
How can we support children to re-establish their social interaction skills on their return to school?
How do we communicate to children about the changes they may experience in their school environment?
As part of this course you will receive a bank of practical resources and a Certificate of Completion.
Stephanie O’Malley - Educational Psychologist
Course Facilitator
Stephanie Fitzgerald, Educational Psychologist
Stephanie has worked for over 18 years supporting children, families and educators. During that time she's seen more and more children struggling with social, emotional and mental health challenges. For the past 5 years, Stephanie has focused on understanding the impact of trauma and attachment on brain development and how we can support children to develop resilience in the face of the challenges they meet. Tackling this issue in a practical, accessible way has been the inspiration for the creation of DESTY Island Emotional Resilience Programme.
