When Parents Reach Out First My first contact with a college student in crisis usually comes from the parents through a phone call or email. What Academic Crisis Really Looks Like The usual scenario is they have just found out their child is failing in classes, or have already ended the quarter or semester with failing grades, and have been…
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.