What Parents Need to Know About College Kids and Mental Health (Part 2)
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What Parents Need to Know About College Kids and Mental Health (Part 2)

This is part 2 of a two-part series on the mental wellbeing of college students. Last week my Executive Assistant, Amy Masaschi, wrote about her son’s anxiety and depression at the start of his college career. This week, I’ll offer several steps to help parents navigate the college years in a supportive way. College students…

What Parents Need to Know About College Kids and Mental Health (Part 1)

What Parents Need to Know About College Kids and Mental Health (Part 1)

I am delighted this week to introduce you to my Executive Assistant Amy Masaschi, who has written a courageous piece about navigating her college freshman’s anxiety and depression last year. I’ll follow up next week with statistics every college parent needs to know – plus steps to take if your college student is slipping into…

When You Hear Something that Rocks Your World, 4 Ways to Not Freak Out

When You Hear Something that Rocks Your World, 4 Ways to Not Freak Out

There’s lots to freak out about right now isn’t there? From our kids’ choices and business pressures to policy issues we are passionate about, there’s always something. And those “somethings” are often very real concerns. Yet the bigger concern is one we often don’t see: Are we making things worse, in our mind and heart,…

You Encouragers Need Encouragement Too!

You Encouragers Need Encouragement Too!

A few weeks ago, it was incredible to see more than 7,000 Christian counselors, pastors, coaches, and ministry leaders converge on the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference in Nashville. For those of you who are leaders and pour yourselves out encouraging others, I want to take a moment to encourage you. I was…