Navigating School Anxiety

Join Dr. Jodi Richardson and CGA’s Alex Cork to gain practical tools for managing anxiety and helping your child re-engage with learning.

What you will learn:

• Understanding what anxiety is, why it shows up, and how it affects students.
• Recognise how avoidance amplifies anxiety.
• Build confidence in responding to anxious moments with calm and understanding.
• Learn practical strategies to help settle anxiety and support nervous system regulation.
• Recognise when a new learning environment may help students re-engage with learning.
• Know when anxiety may need additional support and where to seek help.

Expert in Student Anxiety

Dr. Jodi Richardson is a trusted voice for parents navigating the challenges of raising kids with anxiety. Drawing on her background in teaching, clinical practice, research, and lived experience, she delivers practical, compassionate support. Jodi is the bestselling author of Anxious Kids and Anxious Mums, creator of the Anxiety Toolkit for Parents, and host of the award-winning podcast Well, Hello Anxiety, where she shares strategies and stories that empower families to ease stress, build resilience, and strengthen mental health.

Head of Admissions, Crimson Global Academy

With over 10 years in the education industry, Alex specialises in supporting families navigating school-based anxiety, bullying, and school refusal. He works closely with parents to identify tailored solutions, whether that is a short-term shift to stabilise a student’s wellbeing or a full transition to online schooling. Alex is dedicated to helping every student move out of high-pressure environments and into a supportive space where they can safely re-engage and thrive.