Hi IMs
I have an 8 year old daughter who is extremely shy and gets severe anxiety when speaking up in class at school. It’s starting to affect her grades. She’s perfectly fine at home or with family or friends.
Just wanting to see if anyone has had experience with programs that coach young kids in public speaking or similar to boost confidence. Preferably online as we live in a rural area. I’ve had no luck googling or getting responses from a couple of businesses online.
Shy 8 year old
Shy 8 year old
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The brave program by uni Qld
https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Thank you! X
My son. Ask the teacher to sit her out of anything that places direct attention only on her. I took my son to a psychologist and still do, 10 years later. It’s not so much about confidence. This is her and anxiety. She needs a child psychologist. Its done amazing for my son. They don’t grow out of it, they learn to manage it, so any help going forward will benefit her for the future. Ask your dr for a care plan.
Also Placing direct attention on her like this in show an tell makes it worse. Ask the teacher to do it one on one with a teacher or friend. Sit her out of it. Poor little girl. My son is 14, so I know exactly what she is going through. It’s terrifying for them and they don’t get a choice.
Thanks for your advice! Will definitely look into it more!