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Join me for a FREE WORKSHOP on July 8th at 6.30pm AEST. Transitions can be tough...for kids, for parents, and for the professionals supporting them. Whether it’s the first day of daycare, the start of school, or just navigating everyday goodbyes, separation anxiety and attachment struggles are incredibly common… but often misunderstood. At The Playful Psychologist, I believe that connection and co-regulation are at the heart of emotional safety. This FREE, one-hour workshop offers a practical, compassionate look at how attachment styles, nervous system responses, and emotional development all influence a child’s ability to separate. Designed for both parents and clinicians, this webinar offers clarity on the signs of healthy vs. anxious attachment, how to manage drop-off challenges, and what to do when school just doesn’t feel safe for a child. Topics Covered: • Understanding Attachment: What secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganised attachment styles look like in real life • Separation Anxiety vs. School Refusal :How to tell the difference and why it matters • The Role of the Nervous System: What’s really happening in the brain and body during separation • Co-Regulation in Practice: How adults can be a calming anchor during transition times • How Drop-Off Challenges Escalate: Identifying early warning signs and preventing shutdown • The Power of Predictability and Routine: Why small, consistent cues matter more than you think • Scripts and Strategies: What to say, what to avoid, and how to support children in the moment • Building Confidence Without Dismissing Emotions: Helping children feel safe and capable, not silenced