Counseling
Parent's Resources
Congratulations on being the parent of a college student. A student’s decision to pursue a college education is rich with possibilities for change and growth. It is a time of great celebration, for goals achieved and dreams for the future. Your student soon must address a variety of new challenges associated with being away from home and living and learning in a new environment. The challenge of their academics, need for self-initiative and development of new friendships are important lessons to be learned.
It is also a time of change for the family; for parents, siblings and extended family members. The way families typically interact, communicate and provide support may be altered by the student’s schedules of work and study and less frequent opportunities to visit home. Parents and family also undergo change as the absence of the student is experienced on a daily basis. In the midst of their own transition, parents may also be called upon to help the student adapt to stressful events and navigate the challenges of being away from home.
On the left you can find links to resources developed to assist you in understanding the challenges your student is experiencing. There are also tips on how to help your student effectively problem-solve and how, as parents and family, to take care of yourselves through this important time of growth.