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August 30, 2024

Webinar: Understanding School Avoidance and Anxiety with Iris Drakeford, MS, LMFT

Rewatch this enlightening education talk about school anxiety and avoidance! This session delves into the causes and effects of school-related anxiety, offering practical strategies to help students and parents manage and overcome these challenges. Whether you are a student, parent, or educator, this talk provides valuable tools and compassionate guidance to address school anxiety and promote well-being.

 

Get to Know Iris Drakeford, MS, LMFT

Iris Drakeford, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Avance Care Behavioral Health at Centers of Excellence in Raleigh, NC.

Iris obtained her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.  She has over two decades of experience providing an array of mental health services to multigenerational families and individuals. She has a client-centered therapeutic approach and uses techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy. Iris believes that each client is unique and brings a wealth of experiences in life. Iris ensures her clients are supported with learning appropriate tools to aid in self-reflection and growth throughout the therapy process.

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