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Recent social media posts are full of proud parents posting photos of packed cars with all the necessary and probably unnecessary items for the new dorm or apartment. Mom’s and Dad’s have looked forward and dreaded this day since their child began their first day of Kindergarten. For parents this will be a difficult time of learning a new way of life where they are no longer living full time with their child, for the first time ever. Mom’s may feel the need to call and text due to wanting to be in the know of their child’s life. The response may be immediate, regular or semi regular or non existent. This time of transition will be difficult for the child and the parent alike. The parent is dealing with the fact that their child is no longer underneath their complete control. The child is dealing with freedom to come and go and no one to check in on them, make sure they have eaten or gone to class. Growing pains will be felt throughout the family. Give grace for these pains. Everyone sucks at something that is new that they have never done before. Things will be done and said that neither mean, but hang in there. Times of change are necessary for growth. Growth will bring fruit, but it takes time.
My Baby is at College, Now What?
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This will be a time of loneliness, new habits and change. There is an option for parents who have just dropped their child at college, to withdraw socially, be consumed with loneliness that they are living without their child for the first time ever. Or you can choose to lean into this new phase of life and make the best of it. The choice is yours. How can you support a college student? For a first time college student, everything is new not only the level of school, but food, people and surroundings. There is a big learning curve when you first attend college. As a parent you can be supportive of your student, by trying to help meet their needs either emotionally, physically or financially (if able). The biggest tip is to help them access resources on campus. Financial Aid, Food Pantry, Tutoring, Mental Wellness, and Student Activities are just a few of the resources that are on campus. Accessing and taking advantage of these resources are the key to making your student first time at college, be a success. When your children are being successful, this helps parents to rest easy at night and to be at peace about the new path your child is on. These changes can often bring about issues with communication, worries and consuming loneliness. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it may be time to seek help as an individual or family. Contact Cypress Roots Counseling today to set up an appointment.
Get Help From a Counselor in Palestine, TX
At Cypress Roots Counseling, we understand the struggle that individuals and couples face today and want to come alongside them to help them on the marathon of relationships. By scheduling a consultation you can meet with a therapist to discuss your needs and goals for couples counseling. It is never too late to seek counseling for yourself, your relationship or your family. Trust your instincts and the feeling that something is not right and get help today. Our team would be honored to offer support from our Palestine, TX-based practice. Get started today by giving us a call at (903) 300-2705, emailing us at jaclyn@cypressrootscounseling.com or by clicking the Request appointment below.
Other Services Offered at Cypress Roots Counseling
We understand that you may be dealing with more than one mental health or relationship or parenting concerns. Cypress Roots Counseling offers individual and couples counseling, as well as parenting help. Ethical, professional and confidential services are what you will experience at Cypress Roots Counseling. There are many types of counseling, but at Cypress Roots you will encounter CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy and Gottman Method (Couples).
