{"product_id":"the-comeback-diary","title":"The Comeback Diary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Comeback Diary. For when getting to school feels too hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 19-page write-in diary for students in Years 9 to 12 who can't get to school right now. Instant digital download, ready to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people call it school refusal. We call it school can't, because that's closer to the truth. Between 1 and 5% of students go through it. The student isn't lazy and isn't broken. Their brain's threat alarm is firing as if there's danger when there isn't, and avoiding school switches that alarm off for an hour or two. The relief teaches the brain to avoid again tomorrow. The world gets smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diary walks the way back out, one small step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix tools, spaced out with room to write and 2 colour-in breaks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Calm the body first. Settle the alarm before you try to think your way through it.\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Catch the worried thought. Name the story the brain writes, then check it.\u003cbr\u003e\n3. The comeback ladder. The most important page. Build the rungs from the bottom up, starting with a step so small it's almost easy.\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Small wins, every day. A tracker for the tiny things that build momentum.\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Why people matter. One small reconnection, chosen by the student.\u003cbr\u003e\n6. Look ahead. Firm on the destination, flexible on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with a gentle self-rating page so the student can see how far they've moved in a few weeks, and it closes with a one-page comeback plan, a page for the hard days, and the evidence behind the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWellbeing leads, school counsellors, year advisors, and parents sitting with a student who can't face the gate. The diary is written to the student, not about them. Nobody marks it. Nobody reads it unless the student chooses to share it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne quiet instruction runs through the whole thing: do this alongside one trusted adult. A comeback is easier with someone in your corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 pages, A4, PDF. Print it, or work through it on screen. Written by Glen Gerreyn, who has spoken at 750 high schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on scope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a self-help workbook, not treatment. If a student is in crisis or their situation isn't shifting, involve the school counsellor or a GP. The diary works best next to real support, not instead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms of use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy downloading this product you agree to these terms. This is for your personal and classroom use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may print and use this in your own classroom. You may not share the digital file with other teachers, friends, or family. You may not post the digital file online, on a website, or on social media. You may not resell, alter, or create new products using any part of this download. All copyrights remain with The HopeFULL Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this is a digital product, all sales are final. Thank you for respecting our work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The HopeFULL Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56903365460134,"sku":"THI-CBD-01","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/0311\/files\/the-comeback-diary-cover.webp?v=1785834241","url":"https:\/\/thehopefullinstitute.shop\/products\/the-comeback-diary","provider":"The HopeFULL Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}