What does a typical 50 minute session look like when working with college students? Each session begins with a check in since last meeting- both academically, social emotional, and wellness. Academic Go over any new grades that have been entered by professor Determine work assigned for the week Dates of new tests, quizzes, papers, or projects Set up assignments in…
Social Skills Challenges for College Students Making new friends in college is one of the most important tasks of settling into a new environment, especially the first year in school away from home. No one wants to feel alone as they enter this new stage of life. However, one doesn’t walk into a set group of friends, and this means…
Relationships suffer between parent and child/teen/young adult when the student is experiencing difficulties managing school expectations. Often a “crisis” is brewing, or has been going on for some time, when I am contacted. Parents always want the best for their children- to be happy and successful.
Consequential thinking is the ability to evaluate the costs and benefits of your choices. By pausing, evaluating, and responding, rather than reacting on autopilot, one can make better decisions. This thought process is developed as the brain develops. Consequential thinking is always lacking in students diagnosed with ADHD.
Mental health is always the elephant in the room with many college students. In the beginning of the school year, especially for freshman, adjusting initially to a different environment, new expectations of being on their own and coping with classes and homework as well as making friendships is difficult.