Rosie Refuses: A story about learning to face school, one brave step at a time.

This compassionate story about school refusal anxiety follows Rosie, a child

who is afraid to go to school and unsure how to begin again. With the

guidance of her school counselor, Rosie learns to reconnect with her school

environment through supportive relationships, coping skills, and small but

meaningful brave steps. Through relatable experiences and hopeful

moments, the story highlights how school counselors can help children feel

understood, safe, and capable as they work through big emotions and the

challenges of returning to school.