Resources For Parents

Students can benefit greatly from informed and involved parents. As you are well aware, the balance of providing support, remaining connected and facilitating independence can be very challenging. This balance nonetheless is an important one.

It requires patience and self-nurturance. It requires remembering that mistakes are inevitable and these mistakes are opportunities for growth.

Best wishes to you and your family as you venture on this new and sometimes challenging journey. Listed below are some links that you may find of benefit.

Alcohol, other Drugs, and College: A Parent’s Guide

The Parent Connection
Information for parents on alcohol and other drug prevention

PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Offers helpful information about issues facing GLBT individuals and how loved ones can advocate for them.

Amazon
You can select to search : book/parents of college students

Grief and Loss

Grief is a process. The Counseling Center offers some simple reminders for grieving and dealing with loss.

As always, Jeannine Suk is available at the Counseling Center.

Confidential Screenings

Online screenings for for Depression, Alcohol Abuse, Eating Disorders and Anxiety
Use KEYWORD: "medaille"