Dr Carolyne Keenan

Dr Carolyne Keenan Lotus Psychology is a private psychology clinic offering online and face to face sessions.

20/11/2025

Please be kind to yourself today. Comment SURVIVAL for a free copy of my self-care guide for parents of children with school anxiety, avoidance, or refusal ❤️

19/11/2025

Our teens can be surprisingly sensitive to seasonal changes! 🍂

While most people think of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as an adult thing, it often begins in adolescence.

That combination of less light, disrupted sleep, and a general heaviness in the body can make existing anxiety louder. And for some children already edging towards school avoidance, winter can tip the balance without anyone realising why.

Sometimes the shift looks subtle.

They stay in bed a bit longer. They seem quieter after school. They’re not quite themselves. And as a parent, you’re left thinking that something feels different, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.

If that’s you, it’s worth holding in mind that their struggle might not be just about school right now.

Need support navigating this as a parent? Comment POWER HOUR to book a one-off consultation ❤️

Worried your teen is struggling with school anxiety? Not sure how best to help them or what first step to take?Comment P...
18/11/2025

Worried your teen is struggling with school anxiety? Not sure how best to help them or what first step to take?

Comment POWER HOUR to book your 60-minute consultation. In this focused one-hour session, you’ll get expert guidance, emotional clarity, and a practical plan you can use right away ❤️

16/11/2025

If you’re navigating the exhausting, emotional rollercoaster of school refusal, you’re in the right place 🫶

Follow me for:
– Clear, compassionate advice on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
– Tools to support your child and protect your own mental health
– Strategies that actually work. There’s no shame, pressure, or perfection here!

You don’t have to do this alone. I’m glad you’re here ❤️

✨ Exciting news! I’ll soon be a guest on the brilliant Just One Thing for Parents podcast, hosted by the fab Dr Bettina ...
13/11/2025

✨ Exciting news! I’ll soon be a guest on the brilliant Just One Thing for Parents podcast, hosted by the fab Dr Bettina Hohnen 🎧

This bite-sized podcast is a gem for busy parents because each 5–7 minute episode delivers one science-backed, sanity-saving idea to support your child’s mental health (and your own!).

Previous guests include some true greats like Dawn Heuber, David Trickey, and Anita Cleare, so it’s an honour to join the lineup.

We’re recording on the 28th, and I’ll be talking all about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and how you can support your teen with confidence and compassion.

🎙️Watch this space for when the episode drops, and in the meantime, do give Just One Thing For Parents a follow and hit subscribe. It’s genuinely one of the most helpful podcasts out there for parents raising young minds! ❤️

Behind every anxious child is a parent quietly doing everything they can to help them feel safe, seen, and supported. An...
11/11/2025

Behind every anxious child is a parent quietly doing everything they can to help them feel safe, seen, and supported. And blimey, that’s no small thing!

Save these 5 questions for your next parents' evening ❤️

07/11/2025

This work takes nuance. Compassion. Patience. And a whole lot of unlearning.

You’re just doing something far more complex than what most parenting advice was ever designed for.

And I won’t apologise for saying that out loud ❤️

Follow me for EBSA parenting tips, advice, and resources.

07/11/2025

This work takes nuance. Compassion. Patience. And a whole lot of unlearning.

You’re just doing something far more complex than what most parenting advice was ever designed for.

And I won’t apologise for saying that out loud ❤️

Follow me for EBSA parenting tips, advice, and resources.

06/11/2025

I know that when your child is anxious about school (again), when the morning unravels (again), when your own nervous system is screaming, calm feels like the last thing you can offer.

But here’s the truth no one tells you: Calm isn’t about being zen 🧘‍♀️

It’s about being steady enough to say: I see you. This is hard. We’ll figure it out together.

Sharing calm doesn’t mean you don’t feel things; it means your child doesn’t have to carry their feelings and yours at the same time.

And that shift is what helps them feel safe, even when school still feels scary.

Your job isn’t to fix every wobble. It’s to anchor the ship when the waves come. And even if you lose your footing sometimes (because you’re human), you can always come back to centre.

Comment SURVIVAL and I’ll send you a free guide to help you find your calm so you can share it with your anxious child ❤️

When your child’s not going to school, it can feel like you’re the one who’s constantly showing up instead.The emotional...
05/11/2025

When your child’s not going to school, it can feel like you’re the one who’s constantly showing up instead.

The emotional energy.
The logistics.
The worry that never really turns off.

And it’s not just exhausting, it’s also unsustainable.

❤️ You’re doing so much. Let’s make sure you don’t disappear in the process. Comment SURVIVAL, and I’ll send you the self-care guide all parents of school avoidant children need.

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