You have decided to propose a morning around the question of school phobia on May 21 at 9 a.m., at the Scala conference area in Thionville. How did this project come about?
Nicolas THIEL, president of the FCPE, Poincaré school : “The idea was born after the Departmental Congress devoted to school phobia. Lætitia Gangloff-Meunier, our deputy secretary, attended and kept the number of Christelle Schnitzler, the president of the APS association. We contacted her and she agreed to come to Thionville. We associated the Hélène-Boucher college in Thionville because it is the establishment that the students of Poincaré will attend. We are supported by the city in this action. The objective of our association is to accompany the children but also the parents. »
Why did you choose this theme?
Laetitia Gangloff-Meunier , specialized in neuroscience and positive psychology : “Because school phobia is gaining ground and is affecting more and more young people, starting in elementary school. 1 to 3% of children and adolescents are affected. They are 28% in the United States. The causes are multifactorial but in half of the cases, harassment is at the origin, which is why we asked Isabelle Scaramal and Sarah Rémy from Apsis-Emergence to address this subject. Then Christelle Schnitzler will continue with the question of phobia. »
What are the telltale signs of school phobia?
L. G.-M. : “A child who withdraws into himself, who lacks motivation or who becomes aggressive or even develops ocds should not be taken lightly. There is also anorexia, stomach aches or headaches that can result from this suffering. It is essential to detect these disorders and to reassure the children. You have to be listening. We will welcome Christelle Carron, the president of FCPE 57. We have invited teachers, school nurses as well. We have planned an anonymous question box that will be made available to the public. At the end of the speeches, there will be discussions. »
Can we overcome this phobia?
N. T. “Yes, we can get out of it thanks to the school, the therapists and the benevolence of the parents, but sometimes it can also become dramatic. This is why it is urgent to raise awareness. The number of places is limited. If we have more requests , we will consider repeating this morning in September. »
Conference on school phobia, at the old Scala, place Anne-Grommerch in Thionville. Booking on billetweb.fr
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