Does it feel like time is standing still? Time during the winter months is such a different construct for so many of us. I’m in the Northeast and our winters…
“They’re just so annoying.” It’s a phrase I hear so often from so many of my clients. Whether you work with teens or have one of your own, “annoying” is…
I’ve been working with a small group of clients on a project focusing on compassion, accepting what is and focusing on what we can control. Yesterday, a thought hit me…
During a recent session with a client, we discussed a common, yet significant issue so many teens and emerging adults encounter: accepting her reality. In my client’s case, it was…
It’s hard to believe that fall is in full swing! Our summer programs (Intergenerational COVID Connection, The Kidz Connection, and The Grrrls Connection Middle School groups) were beyond successful, reaching…
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…