141. BTS: How can I support my teen who is having trouble adjusting to college?

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English - October 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

3:07 - Addressing your own anxiety and the "what if's" first, so you can separate your emotions from your child's experiences and feelings.

6:59 - Shifting this parent's thoughts from "I am responsible for fixing this" to "I am responsible for paying attention."

8:44 - Utilizing school resources and familiarizing yourself (and your child) with the mental health support system that the college or university provides to their students.

11:52 - The symptoms that parents can be on the lookout out for if you're worried that your child may be depressed.

12:52 - Parent's don't need to be the one to determine if your teen is having a mental health issue that requires additional support. You can bring in a therapist to do an assessment so you don't feel all the pressure to "diagnose" your child.

17:10 - Even if your adolescent voices resistance to the suggestions you give them, it doesn't mean that advice doesn't actually land.

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