The Better Semester
Rob Danzman is a licensed therapist who's worked with college students and their parents for over two decades. He's written two books: The Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family and The Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester. The Better Semester is an extension of his work and is all about providing info to parents of college students. Each episode if full of insights, strategies and tactics - all super actionable advice to get your struggling college student solid again.
How much is too much parenting when your kiddo heads off to school? How can college students find help when they're struggling? How should medication be handled while they're at college? How can parents coordinate with the university?
All of these and more are covered weekly.
The Better Semester
Working with CAPS
In today's episode, Rob discusses the importance and challenges of working with university counseling centers, commonly referred to as Counseling and Psychological Services or CAPS. Below are some helpful links.
Accrediting body for CAPS programs is International Association of Counseling Services. Here's a link to see if your college student's college is accredited - List of accredited CAPS programs.
Grinnell College is a small but great college in Iowa that hits above their weight class and serves their students well with counseling services.
Don't forget to check out Rob's comprehensive book on evidence-based mental health care and parenting - Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family.
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