SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY AND VCE SUPPORT · MOORABBIN & TELEHEALTH
Psychological support for school, university and VCE.
Specialist support for secondary school students, VCE students and university students experiencing anxiety, attendance difficulties, procrastination, perfectionism, reduced motivation or workload stress. Therapy focuses on understanding what is getting in the way and developing practical strategies for managing study and everyday demands.
Support may include
- School attendance and school-related anxiety
- Exam anxiety and performance pressure
- Motivation, procrastination and perfectionism
- Workload planning and study demands
- University transition and adjustment
- Collaboration with schools, universities and teachers
Documentation and liaison: Where clinically appropriate, support may include school or university liaison, supporting letters for SEAS applications and completion of the VCAA Special Provision – Health Professional Statement for Special Examination Arrangements.
SUPPORT THAT CONSIDERS THE WHOLE PICTURE
When learning becomes harder than it needs to be.
Difficulties at school or university are not always about academic ability. Anxiety, low mood, ADHD, autism, perfectionism, executive-functioning difficulties, friendship issues and significant life events can all affect attendance, concentration, motivation and performance.
Therapy helps identify the factors affecting the student and develop a realistic plan for moving forward. Where helpful and with consent, this may involve collaboration with parents, teachers, wellbeing staff, universities, GPs or other professionals.
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON TOGETHER
Support across each stage of education.
Attendance and engagement
Understand the factors contributing to school avoidance, university disengagement or difficulty attending classes, and develop a gradual, realistic plan.
VCE, exams and performance pressure
Manage exam anxiety, Year 11 and Year 12 workload, perfectionism, motivation and the pressure associated with internal and external assessments.
Planning and executive functioning
Develop practical strategies for starting tasks, managing due dates, organising workload, maintaining focus and preparing for assessments.
Transitions and collaboration
Support adjustment between school, VCE, university and employment, with liaison involving parents, teachers, schools or universities where appropriate.
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