Preparing Your Student’s Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
Event Details
Dr. James Geisler, a higher education professional specializing in student mental health, will discuss common mental health challenges on college campuses and share practical insights into how families can support students’ well-being as they transition to college. The program will focus on helping parents understand what to expect during the first year and how to proactively prepare students for both academic and personal challenges.
Parents will also learn about Dr. Geisler’s new book, Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students, which offers practical tools and strategies to better prepare high school seniors for the challenges they may face in their first year of college.
About the Speaker
Dr. James Geisler serves as an executive director of student mental health in higher education in Fairfield County. He holds a PhD in Counseling from Oregon State University, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
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