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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…