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Students Need More Support in College
Overall, college drop out rates in 2021 reached 15%. And for many students, the reason for this is grief.
Transitioning to College after Loss
With so much focus on the benefits of higher education, and the hard work it took to get there, many students (and their families) are surprised about the not-always-so-smooth transition that they experience as they move to college.
Who is Responsible for Student Mental Health?
I know how hard it is to squeeze in a ton of information on subject matter and make sure we are assessing student comprehension. Now we also have to make sure their mental health is OK? Is that too much to ask of professors?
Re-Entry is Hard
So many of us have been working on re-entering the world. We have been paying attention to our own comfort levels as we consider adding more activity and people into our lives. But a whole group of young people are experiencing another level of re-entry: returning home from college.
The Kids are Not Alright
The news isn't good. It's also not surprising. Those of us in the youth mental health field have been seeing the struggles of teens and young adults since the pandemic began.
Support Mapping
Support mapping can be a very useful tool when thinking about your community. It creates a modifiable visual chart to identify support systems. If you are a high school senior, or work with them, a support map may be beneficial to use as you prepare for college. What are some of the supports and systems that could be beneficial for you as you enter into a new environment? If you are already in college, a support map can help you solidify some of the support you already have and help you to identify new ones that you may need.
The Myth of Time
We’ve all heard it before. Heck, many of us (myself included) have probably said it! Time heals all wounds. Maybe we’ve even come to believe it, perhaps because there is some truth to it.
Let’s Talk about Communi-Care
I challenge all of us to think about ways that we can care for each other and also consider how it may provide care for ourselves at the same time.
Holiday Wishes for Grievers
Holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those of us grieving because there is a lot of expectations for fun family gatherings and joyful celebrations. There is an unspoken rule…
Grieving While Final(ing)
Stuck right in between Thanksgiving and winter break, in just a few short weeks in the middle of the hustle and bustle of holidays, is the most difficult week or two of the semester. And for students who are grieving a loss, the holidays can be particularly stressful.
Is a Grief Support Group Right for you?
Grief support groups are one way to find support after the death of an important person in your life. Some schools and universities offer them right on campus. There are others that are offered in communities and still others that you can find online. And while they aren't for everyone, and none are perfect, there are some real benefits to grief support groups.
Fall Break "Feels"
I dropped my baby at the airport this morning to send him back to college after a long weekend at home. My older son was also home so it was the first time we have all slept under the same roof since August.
Shoes all over the foyer, laundry running into the night, sticky circles under the cups left on the counter with half-filled drinks. And I loved it all. I jumped back in…