NAMI Conversations- Parent Series
School Avoidance
2026-10-20 19:00:00
2026-10-20 20:00:00
America/Chicago
NAMI Conversations- Parent Series
Don’t miss these engaging conversations designed to help parents and caregivers better understand and support their teens’ social, emotional, and mental health.
Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Tuesday, October 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)Don’t miss these engaging conversations designed to help parents and caregivers better understand and support their teens’ social, emotional, and mental health.
Part of the NAMI Conversations: Parent Series, this presentation will discuss how school avoidance is often misunderstood as a behavioral problem that must be punished. This workshop helps uncover the hidden root causes of why children might resist going to school and provides strategies for starting constructive, empathetic conversations. Leave with actionable tools to alleviate their distress, practical resources for long-term success, and a realistic roadmap for fostering their social, emotional, and academic success.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.
Questions? Contact Teen Services at teens@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200.
Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Discussion Groups | Registration Required | In-Person Program |
Downers Grove Public Library
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