Home for the Holidays: A College Guide
Expert guidance for students and parents hoping to navigate the holiday season with connection and understanding.
Created by clinicians, this guide offers tips and resources for students and parents based on over 17+ years of experience working with young adults and their families.
What's Inside
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For Students: Tips for managing common holiday stressors and handling “tricky” family conversations.
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For Families: Tactics for respecting your young adult’s independence and supporting them if they’re returning home from treatment.
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For Professionals: Holiday triggers and how to help students when home isn’t affirming or supportive.
Why It Matters
The holiday season can be stressful for everyone in the family system, bringing up old patterns and friction points. The Dorm has put something together here that can give students and parents some tools for navigating time together with greater connection and ease
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“Excellent and timely. I hadn't thought about developing a plan but now I feel more optimistic about the holidays if we can put a plan in place!”
— The Dorm Parent
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