Anxious to Thriving

A free course for parents living with anxious avoidance

Developed by a registered psychologist with 25+ years’ experience,
and grounded in an internationally proven model.

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.


You may have tried reassurance, pushing harder, or giving in — only to find that nothing seems to help, and sometimes, anxiety gets even stronger.

When your child is struggling, it’s hard to know how to help without increasing distress or damaging connection.

This course provides a clear, supportive framework to help you:

  • Stay calm and confident in the face of anxiety

  • Reduce avoidance patterns with gentle, proven strategies

  • Build your child’s resilience and sense of safety

  • Restore hope and connection in your home

The Anxious to Thriving program is delivered in clear, step-by-step modules that are relevant for families navigating a wide range of challenges, from everyday worries through to persistent school avoidance.

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No pressure to book anything.

Just understanding when you’re ready.

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Proven strategies that work

This course covers key topics in short, accessible videos

Understanding anxiety

Why anxiety shows up, how it affects your child, and what’s happening beneath their fears.

Respond with calm confidence

When your child is distressed, angry, or withdrawn.

Build your child’s resilience

And independence while strengthening your relationship.

This research-informed course gives you proven strategies to respond with calm confidence, reduce avoidance struggles, and strengthen your child’s resilience and independence —

all while protecting your connection.

About Tamar Sloan, Psychologist

Hi, I’m Tamar. I help parents who are living in the thick of challenging behaviour — the anxiety, the shut down, the explosive moments that leave you exhausted and questioning yourself.

With one of the highest levels of training in Connected Care, I use it in a way that’s easy to understand and doable on even the hardest days. My goal is simple: to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected with your child.

Get instant access to the free course

No obligation.
No pressure to book anything.

Just understanding when you’re ready.

Your email address is safe with us .We never share your information with anyone

"We shall overcome."

Martin Luther King