As our teens make their way through high school and out into the world, we, as parents, need to learn how to empower them to be responsible and accountable for their own futures. For those teens headed to college or anywhere else, this will require parents transitioning from parent to partner. My guest today, Joanna Lilley provides excellent advice to help us do just that.
About Joanna Lilley
Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC is a therapeutic consultant, gap year consultant, and college success coach, specializing in helping young adults and their families during the most important time in adulthood, proactively supporting young adults with a mental health history who are launching into the collegiate world, or reactively providing support when the young adult launches and unravels. Regardless of the transition timeline, Joanna can step in to provide resources and guidance.
Episode Highlights
- How to help normalize the feeling that your teens are having
- It really is ok to defer college and take a different path
- Transitioning from parent to partner
- Now is a great time to consider a gap year
- Finding a gap experience that is right for your teen
- Parents’ concerns should not determine a teen’s path after high school
- How can you tell if your teen is ready to go to college?
- Building a mental health support network for your teen
- Joanna’s webinar series for parents of teens
Resources
Preparing for College (At Home): A Series for Incoming College Parents
Mental Health and Wellness for Students During the COVID Crisis Facebook Live