EBSNA Intervention Toolkit - Complete Professional System

Help children overcome overwhelming stress about school with this evidence-based intervention system created by Chartered Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, and Associate Fellow, Dr Marie J. Hill.

When children find it hard to attend school due to stress and anxiety, they need more than consequences – they need understanding and strategy. This comprehensive toolkit gives you everything you need to support children experiencing Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

WHAT YOU GET:

• Complete EBSNA Intervention Toolkit - Brain science made simple - understand the neurology behind
• EBSNA - The 4-step framework (Assess, Intervene, Support, Track) - Three brain states explained (Red, Amber, Green) with specific strategies for each
• Ready-to-use scripts for teachers and parents
• Trauma-informed environment checklists
• The 6 R's of trauma-informed practice
• Daily Tracking Sheets System - Two weeks of detailed tracking (repeatable for ongoing monitoring)
• Pattern identification guides - Success celebration trackers
• Common triggers checklist - Strategy effectiveness ratings
• Physical symptoms tracker - School-home communication log
• Practical Implementation Tools - 3 sample intervention plans (complete, partial, and full attendance)
• Critical considerations for any intervention plan - Parent-school collaboration templates
• Crisis management protocols - Emergency phrases that help
• Long-term success strategies - Printable quick reference guide

WHO THIS IS FOR:

✓ Primary and Post-Primary school teachers

✓ SENCOs and learning support staff

✓ Teaching assistants

✓ Parents and caregivers

✓ Educational leaders and behaviour specialists

✓ Anyone supporting children aged 5-19 with school attendance difficulties

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:

• Created by Dr Marie J. Hill (Chartered Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Associate Fellow) with over 20 years of experience working with children aged 0-19. This isn't theory – it's practical, tested strategies grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and trauma-informed practice.
• Explains WHY children's brains make school feel dangerous
• Provides brain state-specific regulation strategies - Includes emotional regulation techniques for Red, Amber, and Green brain states
• Evidence-based approach with a comprehensive reference list
• Clear, accessible language – no jargon
• Actionable from day one

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Part 1: Understanding the Brain and EBSNA
• Part 2: The 4-Step EBSNA Framework
• Part 3: Ready-to-Use Scripts
• Part 4: Creating Trauma-Informed Environments
• Part 5: Emotional Regulation Strategies
• Part 6: Parent-School Collaboration
• Part 7: Sample Intervention Plans
• Part 8: Crisis Management
• Part 9: Building Long-Term Success
• Part 10: Resources and Next Steps

EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH:

Based on current research in:

• Neuroscience and brain development
• Polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation
• Trauma-informed practice
• Attachment theory
• School-based interventions
• Educational psychology

Includes a comprehensive reference list with peer-reviewed research.

WHAT MAKES THIS WORK:

✓ Addresses root causes, not just symptoms

✓ Respects the child's nervous system state

✓ Builds on strengths, not deficits

✓ Creates sustainable, long-term change

✓ Involves both home and school

✓ Celebrates small wins

✓ Acknowledges setbacks as normal

✓ Child-led, not rigid

YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:

→ Identify which brain state a child is in

→ Use appropriate strategies for each state

→ Spot EBSNA triggers before they escalate

→ Create genuinely safe classroom environments

→ Communicate effectively with parents/school

→ Track progress meaningfully

→ Build gradual return-to-school plans

→ Manage crisis moments with confidence

→ Support long-term attendance success

INSTANT DOWNLOAD: PDF format – print or use digitally. Access immediately after purchase. Printable tracking sheets included. No subscription required.

START MAKING A DIFFERENCE TODAY:

Every child deserves to feel safe at school. This toolkit gives you the understanding and strategies to make that happen. Created with compassion. Grounded in science. Field-tested through 20+ years of experience.

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