Belonging & Connection
Feeling Lonely in College? Some Low-Pressure Ways to Connect
Connection does not always begin with finding your people. Often it starts with small, repeated moments of being around the same people…
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How to Cope With Social Anxiety in College Classes
If your college student is struggling with social anxiety in their classes, you’re not alone. As a psychologist who has been helping…
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My College Student Won’t Leave Their Dorm Room: What to Do
The text message came in at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday: “Just staying in today. Too tired for class.” Then another one…
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Help Your College Student With Group Project Social Anxiety
If your college student is dreading an upcoming group project, you’re not alone in wanting to help them through it. I’m a…
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How To Calm Down Fast Before Speaking In Class
As a parent, you know that sinking feeling when your college student tells you they’re terrified to speak up in class. Maybe…
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What To Do When Your Student Is Feeling Isolated At College
If your college student has confided in you that they’re feeling isolated at college, your heart probably broke a little. You want…
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How to Break the Anxious Reassurance Cycle to Build Confidence [Video]
Why Anxious Reassurance Keeps You Feeling Stuck You know that feeling—when something uncertain or uncomfortable is about to happen, and you just…
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How To Start Conversations: 5 Tips From A Psychologist [Video]
When we’re feeling nervous or unsure about how to start conversations, it can feel intimidating. We worry that we won’t know what…
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How To Overcome Feeling Nervous in Social Situations: 6 Keys From A Psychologist
Feeling Nervous in Social Situations? Here’s How to Manage It We’ve all been there—moments when your stomach tightens, your thoughts race, and…