When School Feels Like a Monster Understanding the Hidden Link Between Anxiety and Emotionally Based School Avoidance
PsychEd SolutionsPublished on: 02/09/2026
Emotionally Based School Avoidance is not defiance. It is a nervous system response to anxiety. Learn how EBSA shows up, why avoidance reinforces fear, and how parents, clinicians, and schools can support safe reintegration
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