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Sending Your Struggling Kid to College: Decisions, Alternatives, and Grief

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Sending Your Struggling Kid to College: Decisions, Alternatives, and Grief

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The pressure to get your kid across the finish line By the time a struggling teenager reaches senior year, most parents have already been through so much that graduation itself feels like a personal accomplishment. As Brenda put it, ‘I got my son graduated from high school. I should get the diploma because I’m actually

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Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth

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Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth

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When your teen is heading off to college but you have concerns about their substance use or mental health, you face an agonizing decision. Do you send them anyway and hope for the best? Or do you trust that nagging feeling in your gut that something isn’t right? For many parents, the college transition becomes

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Mental Fitness: Athletic Success Beyond Substance Use, with Georgia Tech’s Dr. Steedy Kontos

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Mental Fitness: Athletic Success Beyond Substance Use, with Georgia Tech’s Dr. Steedy Kontos

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When we think about successful student athletes, we rarely imagine them struggling with substance use. But Dr. Steedy Kontos’s story reveals a different reality—one where athletic achievement and early substance experimentation can coexist, often fueled by unspoken pressures and unmet emotional needs. The Reality of Athletic Pressure and Expectations Dr. Kontos works with young athletes

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Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth

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Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth

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When your child struggles with substance misuse, you’re not just dealing with the immediate crisis. There’s a deeper, often unrecognized grief that comes from watching the life you envisioned for your child slip away. This grief can persist even during periods of relative stability, catching parents off guard. Understanding Grief Beyond the Crisis Many parents

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Substance Use, Self-Harm, Anxiety, Poor Mental Health: Dangers of Teens Striving For Perfection and Achievement, With Stanford’s Denise Pope, Ph.D.

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Substance Use, Self-Harm, Anxiety, Poor Mental Health: Dangers of Teens Striving For Perfection and Achievement, With Stanford’s Denise Pope, Ph.D.

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Stanford lecturer Dr. Denise Pope has spent her career studying what happens when teens and young adults are pushed to achieve perfection—and the results are alarming. As academic pressure intensifies and college admissions become increasingly competitive, more students are turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms including substance use, self-harm, and anxiety-driven behaviors. The Academic Pressure Crisis

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Getting Kids Un-Stuck From Failure to Launch Mode with Mark McConville, Ph.D., author

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Getting Kids Un-Stuck From Failure to Launch Mode with Mark McConville, Ph.D., author

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Why Young Adults Get Stuck Many parents watch their teens and young adults reach a certain age and then simply stop progressing. They seem capable, yet they remain stuck in a limited world they can navigate rather than venturing into full adulthood. As Dr. McConville describes his own experience: ‘I got to the point where

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Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley

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Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley

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The transition from high school to college represents one of the most challenging periods for young adults—and for their parents. When substance use or mental health issues enter the picture, what should be an exciting launch can quickly become a crisis. Educational consultant Joanna Lilley, who holds a master’s degree in counseling from West Virginia

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College and Sobriety – Can Kids Recovering from Addiction Stay Sober on Campus with Keith Murphy, Rutgers University

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College and Sobriety – Can Kids Recovering from Addiction Stay Sober on Campus with Keith Murphy, Rutgers University

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For parents worried about whether their child in recovery can successfully navigate college life, collegiate recovery programs offer a lifeline of hope and practical support. These specialized programs create communities where students can maintain their sobriety while pursuing their education. What Are Collegiate Recovery Programs? Collegiate recovery programs are designed specifically for students who are

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Finding the Right Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Options for Teens and Young Adults with Jenney Wilder of All Kinds of Therapy

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When your teen or young adult is struggling with substance misuse or mental health challenges, finding the right treatment program can feel overwhelming. Educational consultant Jenney Wilder, who has a master’s degree in education, shares her insights on navigating this complex landscape and making informed decisions for your child. Why Google Isn’t Enough for Finding

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Sending Your Struggling Kid to College: Decisions, Alternatives, and Grief

Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth

Mental Fitness: Athletic Success Beyond Substance Use, with Georgia Tech’s Dr. Steedy Kontos

Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth

Substance Use, Self-Harm, Anxiety, Poor Mental Health: Dangers of Teens Striving For Perfection and Achievement, With Stanford’s Denise Pope, Ph.D.

Getting Kids Un-Stuck From Failure to Launch Mode with Mark McConville, Ph.D., author

Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley

College and Sobriety – Can Kids Recovering from Addiction Stay Sober on Campus with Keith Murphy, Rutgers University

Finding the Right Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Options for Teens and Young Adults with Jenney Wilder of All Kinds of Therapy

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