For an increasing number of young people, school anxiety is reaching levels that make school feel impossible, unsafe, and out of their reach. We know that ‘school refusal’, as it is commonly known, is not an intentional response. It’s anxiety. We also know that with the right strategies, support, and a holistic, collaborative, ‘wrap-around’ response, children can find their way back to feeling safe, strong, and happy at school. This workshop is designed to offer a sense of community and a compassionate, powerful way through for parents, educators, and students dealing with school ‘refusal’. We will explore proven, innovative strategies to support young people back to school. The pivotal component of this workshop involves evidence-based, practical strategies, information, and scripts for working with a child’s key adults in a collaborative approach.