June is a time of celebration! The school year is coming to an end and many teens and young adults are graduating.  As positive and exciting as these transitions are, they can be riddled with uncertainty, stress, and self- doubt.  These transitions can be especially  hard for teens and young adults who struggle with low self -esteem, anxiety, and depression.

What makes these transitions so challenging?

· Predictable and established routines are being dismantled.

· Social networks are changing- friends may be parting.

· Academic and/or professional pressures and expectations are increasing.

Thankfully, there are some things you can do to support your teen as they navigate these transitions.

· Create time and space to have conversations about the topics listed above.

· Remind your teen that it is normal to feel both worry and excitement during these transitions.

· Encourage your teen to maintain predictable routines for the summer and practice making some transitions to the new routine before the change comes.

· Remind your teen of all the transitions they’ve already navigated successfully in their lives (going to camp, starting each school year, moving).

Is your teen or young adult feeling anxious about the transition to high school, college, or real life? Reach out to learn more about how 1-on-1 coaching can help them tame the challenges and create a game plan for a successful transition.

Prefer to be a part of a group? Consider being a part of one of my summer Transition Boot Camp Groups. See the link under Upcoming Events.

Making the Transition from High School to College Group

I am looking for groups of 3 to 4 teens who want to participate in an accelerated, boot camp-style program to prepare for the transition from Middle School to High School or High School to College. 

The group will determine the specific topics for the sessions and mutually agree on the best times to meet. We can complete the sessions in a week, or over the course of a few weeks.

This is an opportunity for the girls to learn skills and shortcuts for easing their transition. They will also have the chance to participate in inspired conversations, learn from each other, and build a support network that they can rely on even though they may be attending different schools in the fall.