In a Psychology Today article, Dawn O Braithwaite (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), with insights from Erin Anderson-Camenzind (University of Denver), explores how intentional communication can help students and their families through the transition to postsecondary education. Drawing on research and personal experience, they recommend strategies such as updating shared rituals, experimenting with new relational rhythms, and adopting flexible communication styles that honour students’ growing independence. While the transition may bring feelings of loss or disorientation, intentional communication can help students and their supporters stay grounded and connected, the authors conclude.
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