Re-Entry is Hard
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Re-Entry is Hard

So many of us have been working on re-entering the world. We have been paying attention to our own comfort levels as we consider adding more activity and people into our lives. But a whole group of young people are experiencing another level of re-entry: returning home from college.

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Support Mapping
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Support Mapping

Support mapping can be a very useful tool when thinking about your community. It creates a modifiable visual chart to identify support systems. If you are a high school senior, or work with them, a support map may be beneficial to use as you prepare for college. What are some of the supports and systems that could be beneficial for you as you enter into a new environment? If you are already in college, a support map can help you solidify some of the support you already have and help you to identify new ones that you may need.

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The Myth of Time
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The Myth of Time

We’ve all heard it before.  Heck, many of us (myself included) have probably said it! Time heals all wounds. Maybe we’ve even come to believe it, perhaps because there is some truth to it. 

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Is a Grief Support Group Right for you?
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Is a Grief Support Group Right for you?

Grief support groups are one way to find support after the death of an important person in your life. Some schools and universities offer them right on campus. There are others that are offered in communities and still others that you can find online.  And while they aren't for everyone, and none are perfect, there are some real benefits to grief support groups.

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Fall Break "Feels"
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Fall Break "Feels"

I dropped my baby at the airport this morning to send him back to college after a long weekend at home. My older son was also home so it was the first time we have all slept under the same roof since August.

Shoes all over the foyer, laundry running into the night, sticky circles under the cups left on the counter with half-filled drinks.  And I loved it all. I jumped back in…

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