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Starting college brings independence, new friendships, and exciting opportunities. It also requires students to leave behind familiar people, routines, roles, and even the version of themselves they knew in high school. 

In this episode, I explain why the transition to college can involve real grief, even when a student is excited to be there. I explore how grief may appear as homesickness, anger, withdrawal, procrastination, constant calls home, or doubts about choosing the right school. 

You will also learn how to use the Four N’s of Anxiety, Notice, Normalize, Neutralize, and Next Best Step, to support your student without immediately fixing the problem or dismissing what they feel. I also discuss how to distinguish normal transition discomfort from signs that a student may need additional mental health support. 

Struggling does not automatically mean your student chose the wrong school. Sometimes it means they are grieving what they left behind while learning how to build a new life. 

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Text me:  785-380-2064
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