Navigating the Pandemic Holiday Season With Compassion
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…
The Powerful Practice of Shifting Your Thoughts & Accepting Reality
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…
Three ways to help reduce your teen’s anxiety about college
Strategies for both parents and their children of all ages. By Pam Willsey, Willsey Connections As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids. I hear it in my practice…
Summer Update and Fall Groups
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…
How to Cope With Uncertain Times? Get Curious.
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…
7 Ways to Help Teens Manage Stress
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…
4 Ways to Navigate Loneliness During COVID and Beyond
Strategies for both parents and their children of all ages. By Pam Willsey, Willsey Connections I’ve been reflecting on loneliness lately, both personally and professionally. This is a topic that has…
3 Things Your Teen Needs From You During COVID-19
Strategies for both parents and their children of all ages. By Pam Willsey, Willsey Connections Imagine for a moment that you’re a teen: one moment you’re learning how to be autonomous, becoming…
Parents’ Weekend: Hit or Miss?
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…
How To Help Our Girls Transition to College
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…