Ep 85 How to manage emotions for college transition, with Dr. Cam Casswell
Release Date: 07/31/2024
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Starting college is an exciting time for students, but for those with disabilities, the transition can be especially challenging. Establishing a solid support system on campus is a critical step for these students to feel connected, supported, and empowered to be at their best. And you’ve heard me say, “a connected student is a successful student.” A college support system includes a network of friends, academic mentors, and professional resources that help students navigate the academic, social, and personal demands of college life. Here’s how to help your student with a disability...
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info_outlineToday, Dr. Cam Casswell gives us her insights into how we, as parents, can prepare ourselves and our teens to make the bigh shift to college. It's a big transition and comes with it's own fears, anxieties, and issues. How do parents cope, deal, and manage all those emotions? What can parents do so thier emotions and reactions don't get in the way of the student making this important transition?
It's a big deal and how you manage your own emotional stuff can either make or break the transition for you and, more importantly, your teen.
Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, a.k.a. "The Teen Translator," gets it! As an Adolescent Psychologist & parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years first hand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence & resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment. Listen to her podcast, "Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam," and follow her in Instagram @drcamcaswell for actionable advice.
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