Issues Affecting Students

Issues Affecting Students and Families

Social Workers support students and families through social, emotional and academic challenges.  Although not exhaustive, here are some of the issues where social work supports can be of use:

•      Attendance

•      Behaviour Issues

•      Bereavement

•      Bullying

•      Crisis Intervention

•      Material Needs (food, clothing, etc.)

•      Mental Health (anxiety, depression, etc.)

•      Parenting Concerns

•      Relationship Difficulties

•      Self-Esteem

•      Self-Harming Behaviours

•      Separation/Divorce/Remarriage Challenges

•      Sexuality

•      Special Education Challenges

•      Substance Abuse

•      Violence in the Family