College Readiness Program

The College Readiness Program, offered through the Mood Disorders Center, is for students who are in their senior year of high school, entering, or already enrolled in college and need help managing new social and emotional challenges. Strengthening emotion regulation and problem-solving skills can help students handle stress and make effective decisions for a positive college experience.

This program is appropriate for students who are planning to enter college in the next year, transferring colleges, or are already enrolled in college who need support:

• Managing the stressors and emotions that emerge during college 
• Managing interpersonal relationships 
• Developing healthy eating and sleeping habits 
• Managing distractions such as screen time and substance use 

Participants in this program will learn and practice skills related to distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness with respect to dorm life, coursework, relationships, self-care, and time management. Skills are taught by a team of expert psychologists in a supportive group setting with same-aged peers. Participants receive live coaching and feedback from group leaders. Covered topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Managing difficult relationships and roommates 
• Substance, drug, and alcohol use 
• Effective communication with parents 

• Handling social rejection 
• What to do when faced with a problem 
• Screen time and social media 
• Balanced sleep and healthy eating 
• Asking for help 

• Balancing work and fun 
• Handling situations you cannot control 
• How to prepare in advance for stressors like deadlines and exams 
• How to appropriately assert yourself 

We will be sharing new dates and program details in the coming months. In the meantime, we’re happy to support families individually. If you’d like to connect with our intake team, please complete our interest form to learn more.

Questions: Marlee.Mazor@childmind.org