Parenting a child with anxiety or school avoidance can feel exhausting and isolating.

Many parents find themselves navigating tears, worries, and school-avoidance battles
that leave the whole family drained. Standard approaches like reassurance, pushing harder,
or giving in don’t always help, and can sometimes make anxiety worse. 

When your child is struggling, it can be hard to know
how to support them without increasing distress. 
This course provides a clear, supportive framework that helps you respond with calm strength,
reduce avoidance, and stay connected while building your child’s confidence and resilience.

What You’ll Gain From This Course

A clear understanding of what anxiety is—and why it can make school feel impossible.
Tools to respond calmly and effectively when anxiety shows up.

Practical strategies to support your child’s confidence and independence.

Guidance on how to reduce patterns that keep everyone stuck in avoidance.
A step-by-step plan to help your child take small, manageable steps back to school.
Scripts and examples of supportive statements that both validate and encourage.


Trusted by parents and professionals worldwide

This course is based on SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotion), an evidence-based approach to child anxiety and school avoidance, developed and tested by Eli Lebowitz and used internationally by families facing these challenges.​

  • Shown in multiple studies to reduce child anxiety and avoidance
  • Endorsed by professionals in psychology, education, and family support
  • Adapted here into a step-by-step parenting framework that’s proven, compassionate, and effective 


By translating this research into practical strategies, the course provides an approach that is both evidence-based and family-friendly.
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Your Roadmap From Anxious to Thriving

Conflict to Connection is a step-by-step, scientifically-proven program that walks you through a proven roadmap to calmer communication and deeper understanding.

Module 1: Understanding Anxiety &Supportive Statements

Learn why anxiety shows up, how it affects your child, and how to use supportive language that validates fears while building confidence.

Module 2: Responding to Strong Emotions

Understand escalation and de-escalation so you can help your child cope with anxiety firmly but peacefully.

Module 3: Accommodation 

Discover how small changes in your own responses can gently reduce the cycles that keep anxiety strong.

Module 4: Communication Strategies

Practical ways to talk (and listen) so your child feels understood, while keeping conversations calm and constructive.

Module 5: Supporters & School

Build a network of allies—family, friends, and teachers—so your child feels supported at home and at school.

Module 6: HUGs and Positive Reinforcement

Use Heart’s Unconditional Gifts (HUGs) and encouragement to strengthen connection and motivate brave steps forward.

Module 7: Active Resistance

Practical strategies for tackling entrenched issues like violence, device dependence, or extended school refusal.

Module 8: Maintaining Momentum

Keep the progress going beyond the course and strengthen your family’s resilience for the long term.

Extra Support to Help You Succeed

A ready-to-use tool to map out small, achievable steps back to school while identifying the right supports to make progress possible.Enroll today for $249 - less than the cost of a single psychology session and gain lifetime access to the full Conflict to Connection Course


Along with the 8 core modules, you’ll also receive these exclusive bonuses at no extra cost:

✨ Monthly Group Calls – Never feel alone again. Real-time guidance and encouragement from Tamar Sloan, registered psychologist, and space to connect with other parents.

✨ Full Parent Workbook (80+ pages) – Practical exercises, reflections, and step-by-step strategies you can return to anytime.

✨ The Grow Back to School Plan – A ready-to-use tool to help you handle tough moments with confidence.

✨ The Complete Connection Collection (3 eBooks) – Quick, powerful ways to strengthen your relationship with your child every day. 

One payment of $249

Affordable & Accessible

Professional Support
at a Fraction of the Cost

Professional support is important,
but it can also be expensive and difficult to access.

Here's how the Anxious to Thriving course compares:
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Meet Tamar Sloan

Psychologist Supporting Parents

I’m Tamar Sloan, a registered psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting children, teens, and families.

I’ve worked in schools, private practice, and with community organizations, helping parents and professionals understand how to respond to challenging behaviors.

My passion is helping families find calm, connection, and resilience even in the toughest moments.
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Enroll now and build your step-by-step plan for change.

Frequently asked questions

1 / Who is this course for?

Parents and carers of children or young people who struggle with anxiety, worries, or school avoidance. This includes neurodiverse children, such as those with autism, ADHD, or PDA.

2 / How much time will it take?

Modules are self-paced. Each can be completed in around 30–45 minutes, with time to practice strategies between sessions.

3 / Does it work for teenagers as well as younger children?

Yes. The Anxious to Thriving strategies have been successfully adapted for a wide range of ages, from school-aged children to adolescents.

4 / What if my child’s behavior is very extreme?

The strategies in this course are designed to be flexible and applicable across a wide range of challenges—from everyday worries and morning struggles through to more entrenched patterns of avoidance such as long-term school avoidance.

5 / Is this applicable for neurodivergence?

Yes. The approach is designed to support all children, including those who are neurodivergent (e.g. autism, ADHD, PDA), who are more likely to experience anxious school avoidance. The focus is on practical strategies that can be adapted to your child’s unique needs.

6 / How long do I have access to the course?

You will have ongoing access to all materials, including any updates, so you can revisit the content whenever needed.

7 / What if it doesn’t work for me?

We’re confident this course will make a difference for your family. If you’ve completed at least one module and don’t feel it’s helping, let us know within 14 days and we’ll refund your payment in full.

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