"Open When" Letters For Stressed College Students | Beyond "You've Got This"

Описание: STRUGGLING TO WRITE "OPEN WHEN" LETTERS YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT? Never stare at a blank "Open When" card again, searching for words deeper than "You've Got This".

As a college mom, I know that finding the right words for Open When letters can be a struggle. In this video, I’m sharing specific Open When letter prompts, scripts, and psychological guidance to help your college student feel truly supported when they need it most. The messages focus on validation and not solutions because that's what our kids need first when they read kind words from home.
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What This Video Covers
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1: Validation. Exactly what to say when they feel things are unfair or hard.
2: Overwhelm. Scripts to help them slow down when they feel like they need to have everything figured out right now, protecting their self worth.
3. Small Wins. How to encourage them to see their own effort, not just their grades, to keep up their motivation to thrive in hard times.
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⏰ Timestamps
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0:00 - The hardest part of Open When letters
0:35 - Category 1: Validation (When things feel unfair)
1:22 - Category 2: Overwhelm (You don't need it all figured out)
2:30 - Category 3: Celebrating Small Wins & Effort
3:45 - Where to get design help
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About This Channel
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This channel is for thoughtful parents of college-students who know that staying connected is not the opposite of independence, it’s the foundation for it.

I’m a mental health expert with over 25 years of experience and a fellow college parent. I share practical, evidence-based guidance to help you make sense of college stress and support your student’s mental health as they grow.

New videos weekly on college student mental health, academic pressure, homesickness, Gen Z stressors, resilience, and parent–young adult communication.

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Important Disclaimer
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Disclaimer: The content on this channel is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not serve as a substitute for professional psychological treatment, therapy, or other types of professional advice or intervention. Although I am a trained mental health professional, I am not providing therapy, diagnosis, or individualized mental health care. Use of this channel does not create a therapeutic or professional relationship. If you have concerns about your child’s well being, please consult a physician or mental health professional.