Personal Growth Associates

11/25/2025

Your November mindfulness minute from Colleen Blake, LCPC!

11/21/2025

Having your child fail out of college can be one of the most confusing and devastating experiences for them and for you. There is a deep loss of confidence experienced at many levels. Your teen wonders if they can cut it as a college student. You wonder the same thing.

You might wonder if you’ve done something wrong as a parent. Your child feels they’ve disappointed you. Everyone’s self-esteem and sense of self gets pureed in an emotional blender. Regardless of where you and your child end up in the future, the logistical and emotional issue of their return home is confusing and fraught.

What to do if your teen fails out of college

1. The child’s return is not the parent’s failure to launch

No parent wishes for their child to remain a child for their whole lives. Even though we miss them when they’re away, and we worry about them when we can’t know everything they’re doing, every parent wants their teen to grow up and be their own person. What does that mean, though, “be their own person?” It means taking their life in their own hands, making their decisions and finding their way. And as our children transition to independence, parents must remember: be your own person too.

2. You have choices

If you feel their moving back home is what YOU want to be doing as a parent, go for it. But, if you feel like you have nothing to offer, or that your life will go off the rails, look for a relative who can temporarily house them, tell them to couch surf with friends, or if you can handle it financially, pay for a shared roommate situation until a plan can be formulated.

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11/21/2025

Ever wondered about the science behind self-soothing? It’s your body’s natural recipe for calm.

When emotions run high, techniques like deep breathing and visualization help lower your heart rate and clear your mind.

It’s how you move from emotional flooding to grounded connection. The more you practice this skill, the easier it becomes to handle stress, together.

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11/20/2025

If you are stuck and ready to begin tackling what's keeping you from the life you want, give us a call!

11/18/2025

1. You can say no, with no emotional penalty.

11/14/2025

11/05/2025

National Stress Awareness Day is November, 5. It's a good time to recognize stress triggers and find coping mechanisms to reduce the impact of stress on your overall well-being.

11/04/2025

No one wants to imagine their child with mental illness. No one wants to get near or go there. You go there because you have to. There is nowhere else for you to go because YOU LIVE THERE.

11/04/2025

Trying new things is no luxury; it's a proven and essential mental-health tool that delivers a range of benefits, especially for those who have struggled with depression.

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Generosity is a key component of happiness and meaning. Yet often we neglect our own well-being and needs along the way. Here's how we can shine a light back on ourselves.

10/24/2025

Some helpful information from NAMI about the ripple effect of mental illness. Beyond the individual, mental illness challenges ripple out through our families, our communities, and our world.