Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Joanna Lilley
Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley
Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley
Launched & Unraveled: What To Do When Substance Use or Emotional Issues Disrupt College Plans with Joanna Lilley
Thursday 10th December 2020
Joanna Lilley joins Brenda Zane on Hopestream to discuss helping parents navigate substance use or emotional issues disrupting their child's college plans.
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!College Plans Derailed? Joanna Lilley Offers Guidance for Parents on Hopestream
This is a path that will get you to success. Or here are five other things that they could be doing that might be really therapeutic for them, so that when they do decide to go and do something like a Four-Year college, they're just going to like rock it out because they're in such a better space.
Picture this: your teenager has just graduated high school, and you're beaming with pride as they head off to college. But what happens when things don't go as planned? When substance use or emotional struggles take over, it can feel like your world is falling apart. In this eye-opening episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane sits down with Joanna Lilley, a consultant specializing in helping young adults who are struggling in college.
Joanna shares her journey into this unique field and offers practical advice for parents facing these tough situations. Joanna Lilley knows firsthand how overwhelming it can be when your child isn't thriving in college. She dives into the 'lightbulb moment' that led her to focus on young adults in crisis and explains how she helps them find alternative paths that might not fit the traditional four-year college mold.
Her approach is all about empathy and understanding, making sure parents feel supported and heard. One of the key takeaways from their conversation is the importance of being a calming presence for your child. Joanna emphasizes that sometimes taking a break from college can actually be beneficial. It might mean your child returns healthier and more motivated, potentially saving you money in the long run.
She also highlights the value of finding resources and programs that truly fit your child's needs, rather than opting for a one-size-fits-all solution. Brenda and Joanna's discussion is filled with valuable insights and practical tips for parents who are navigating this challenging journey. Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, depression, or substance use, this episode offers a dose of reality and hope.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to support your young adult through these difficult times.