{"id":2215,"date":"2023-01-19T16:49:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T21:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com\/?p=2215"},"modified":"2025-01-20T14:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T19:43:36","slug":"cope-with-college-letter-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com\/blog\/cope-with-college-letter-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Cope with College Letter Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cope with College Letter Stress<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s almost that time of year where your teen is waiting for those college decisions to come back. This moment of anticipation is one of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/compassion-matters\/201803\/the-wait-the-college-acceptance-letter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most stressful times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a teenager\u2019s life. You might be wondering how to help ease your children\u2019s stress during this time. While you can\u2019t solve this problem for your kid, here are some things you can do to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize the Thoughts and Feelings that Commonly Arise<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have inner critical thoughts from time to time. However, teens might be extra stressed during this time period which means they can be very hard on themselves. In times of uncertainty, their self-criticism might increase. Teens might think to themselves \u201cYou\u2019re not going to get accepted anywhere,\u201d \u201cHow can you tell your parents that you didn\u2019t get in?\u201d or \u201cEveryone will be disappointed in you.\u201d Even though these thoughts or feelings might be normal, it\u2019s important to be empathetic towards your child so that you can create an environment where they feel it\u2019s okay to have those thoughts from time to time. Instead of shooting down their feelings by saying \u201cDon\u2019t be dramatic\u201d or \u201cdon\u2019t worry,\u201d say something like \u201cI understand that this is hard.\u201d This will remind them that their feelings are valid. Always remember,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/compassion-matters\/201803\/the-wait-the-college-acceptance-letter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teaching them to take their emotions seriously<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a lesson in defeat, but a lesson in resilience<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reward the Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous research has shown that motivation can lead to greater life satisfaction. No matter how the outcome of applications turns out for your teen, applying to colleges is a great time for them to learn and grow. They are growing from a kid to an adult and are learning all about taking risks, tolerating vulnerability, and working hard. That is something to be proud of! Recognize how your teen may be feeling and reward them for doing something that might make them feel uncomfortable, but is worth the risk. Take them out to dinner, get them that new video game they\u2019ve been asking for, or bring them to that amusement park. Your teen worked hard to get to the point where they are today, show them you appreciate that hard work!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind your Teen It\u2019s Not Personal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teens work their whole lives\u2019 towards applying to college. Because of this, they might <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-parenting-paradox\/202104\/waiting-college-letters-how-help-your-teen-cope\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mistake their own self worth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their college application decision. However, be sure to remind them that their self-worth isn\u2019t what is being judged on that college application and that there is more to life than college. College is just one chapter of being an adult and it won\u2019t make or break them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell Teen Family Therapy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice that your teen is struggling more than usual with college decisions right around the corner, they might benefit from teen therapy. As a parent, you can\u2019t solve all of your teens&#8217; problems. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell Teen &amp; Family Therapy, Inc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. we are experts in helping teens and their families. With our specialty on adolescents, we are competent at not just helping your teen with the difficult challenges they face, but also with helping parents know what to do, when to back off, when to draw the line and to just know they aren\u2019t alone. Call now (408) 628-0532 to schedule an assessment to see if <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com\/services\/teen-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">therapy is right for your teen.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cope with College Letter Stress It\u2019s almost that time of year where your teen is waiting for those college decisions to come back. This moment of anticipation is one of the most stressful times in a teenager\u2019s life. You might be wondering how to help ease your children\u2019s stress during this time. 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