I don’t think that there is a single person who doesn’t have at least a little difficulty when it comes to managing certain elements of college life. But when you’re also dealing with a mental health condition, some of the changes and challenges that college brings can feel even more overwhelming. It is important to know that many colleges have accommodations and resources … [Read more...]
9 Key Points When Finding a Therapist for Your College Kid
“Hey, do you know of any good therapists near campus?” That was the gist of an email I received from my friend Kate, whose child, a freshman, will be attending college with my daughter—on the other coast of the U.S. I wrote back: “You’re in luck, sugar!” attaching a file I’d put together two years ago, when we flew cross-country to deliver our daughter Grace to her new … [Read more...]
College Mental Health: Should I Transfer Closer to Home?
College life is a very big transition for many students. Especially those who are already dealing with other life problems, like a mental health disorder. Trying to learn how to live and navigate on your own can take awhile. For our whole lives, we have lived with our parent's support. Now, in an instant, we are out on our own away from home. We will come across some situations … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Managing the Transition to College
College life is a very big transition for many students. Especially those who are already dealing with other life problems, like a mental health disorder. Trying to learn how to live and navigate on your own can take awhile. For our whole lives, many of us have lived with our parents' support. Now, in an instant, we are out on our own, away from home. We will come across some … [Read more...]
7 Things I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then About Therapy
On the fence about therapy? Anxious about what to expect? Our expert panel of young adults have wisdom and inspiration to ease your nerves and help you take the plunge sooner: You Are In Control If you don’t want to talk about something, you can just say, “I don’t want to talk about that right now.” If you don’t think something is working, you can say, “Let’s try … [Read more...]
This Training Will Help Residence Life Staff Help Students
A common question I get from Residence Life Staff and Campus Life Directors is, "How can we help our Student Leaders help other students?" By the way, it's a good question: student leaders have direct access to their floor residence day and night, and they're also the first point of contact when there are issues in the dorms. After being an RA myself, gained training to help … [Read more...]