As a therapist and life coach, I work with teens and young adults every day. We practice all the evidence based techniques for managing their minds, developing a skill set…
Teen stress and anxiety is a growing epidemic. One-third of adolescents report feeling anxious to a significant degree, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and 62 percent of…
By Pam Willsey, Willsey Connections In a recent New York Times article, students were described as “emotionally unprepared” for their transition into college and adulthood, and many parents agree. As I…
Powerful strategies you probably aren't using to connect with your teen. Many universities had Parents’ Weekend this month. I recently met with two of my college clients who had each…
As a college transition coach, I’ve seen the worry, excitement and anxiety of parents sending their daughters off to college. The hopeful optimism of “she’ll be fine,” mingled with the…
By Pam Willsey, Willsey Connections Your daughter is now off to college, and in just a few short weeks the hustle of getting her enrolled, packed up, moved in and scheduled…