School avoidance isn't laziness, defiance, or a phase. It's a sign that something in your child's internal or external world feels too big, too painful, or too overwhelming to manage.

When your teen who once got up on time suddenly can't get out of bed, or a student who used to push through tough days now melts down at the thought of school, it's confusing and overwhelming for the whole family.

At Creative Healing, we see this struggle every day. What starts as "just today" can quickly turn into a pattern that disrupts everything. But here's the good news: with the right support, teens can get back to school, back to routine, and back to feeling like themselves.

This isn't about being tougher or trying harder. School avoidance has multiple contributing factors—from undiagnosed neurodivergence to mood disorders to family patterns that unknowingly reinforce avoidance. Understanding these layers is essential for breaking the cycle.