Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transitions

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Navigating separation can be a stressful and difficult time for children and families alike. The Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transitions can help! It’s the perfect tool to help families transition seamlessly and with peace of mind.

This comprehensive portfolio will provide you and the young people in your life with the strategies and interventions that are tailored to their needs as they take on life’s most important transitions, such as back to school or daycare. With engaging activities, interactive exercises, and easy-to-understand language, it isn’t just helpful, but it’s fun too!

With this resource, you’ll be able to cover all the important topics associated with separation anxiety from worry and stress to exploring attachment styles and developing effective routines. Plus, there’s plenty of guidance and tips for success when it comes to managing the range of emotions that occur in these moments. A social narrative e-book is also included so you can make sure your little one gets used to the idea right away.

This Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transition is designed to foster healthy relationships between parents, children, and educators during times of change – while helping to prevent meltdowns along the way! Everything is presented in an inviting way that both children and adults can enjoy – so what are you waiting for? Try the portfolio today and help your family transition joyously and confidently.

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use the lessons in isolation or scaffold them. The six lessons include:

1. Understanding Separation Anxiety

• Understanding Separation Anxiety
• Separation & Development
• Object Permanence
• Leave and Return
• The Good News…
• What Separation Anxiety Looks like?

2. Attachment & Development

• Attachment Theory
• Secure & Insecure Attachment
• Why Does Attachment matter?
• Characteristics of Temperament
• Simultaneous Feelings

3. Tips for Success

• PEP TALK – Prioritize Building a Strong Connection
• The Triad – Preparation, Brisk Transition & Time
• Tips for Success Checklists
• The Hard Part – Separating and Saying “Goodbye”
• Helpful Hints

4. Routines & Schedules

• Why are Routines & Schedules Important?
• Creating Predictable Routines
• My Morning Routine
• Poster & Checklist
• My Night Time Routine
• Poster & Checklist

5. “I’m Going to School” Social Narrative

• I’m a Big Kid Now!
• Good Things Happen at School
• My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack
• I Feel Nervous & Coping Tools
• Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye
• I am Safe!
• I am Brave!

6. Emotions & Coping Tools

• Feeling & Body Connections
• Feelings
• Body Sensations
• Coping Strategy Cards
• Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies
• Coping Affirmations

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