The Better Semester

Today I’m talking about college disability services. You'll learn what disability services are, how to sign up and what accommodations are most often requested.  List of colleges with best disability services - https://www.collegechoice.net/choosing-a-college/disability-friendly-universities/ Disability Services Consultant - https://ldadvisory.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecoun...

In today's episode, Rob breaks down college privacy regulations for parents. He looks at the two more important laws: FERPA and HIPAA and how they impact parents and students accessing information and how schools share or limit information. It may not be the most exciting episode but it's jam-packed with lots of important content parents can use to develop common-sense approaches to gett...

In today's episode, Rob discusses the importance and challenges of working with university counseling centers, commonly referred to as Counseling and Psychological Services or CAPS. Below are some helpful links. Accrediting body for CAPS programs is International Association of Counseling Services . Here's a link to see if your college student's college is accredited - List of accre...

This is another episode pulled from a super popular blog post I did a few years ago on commonly used words I hear from college students. It's also in my most recent book Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester. These are the twelve words that get in the way of college students changing.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseli...

This is one of the most important and yet overlooked keys to success at college. In this episode we look at the psychological and neurological aspects of sleep for college students and tie it all up with some solid, evidence-based strategies.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling https://robdanzman.com/

Today I'm talking about motivation. We'll review the science behind what it is and how to improve it. You'll leave with some actionable suggestions to pass along to your college student.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling https://robdanzman.com/

Today's episode is an introduction into how to think about and plan for medication during the semester for your college student. You'll leave with suggestions on how to ensure there's a competent healthcare provider involved as well as when NOT to change things up.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling https://robdanzman.com/

This episode is an update from my blog and also another chapter from my book ( Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family ). I review all the different types of testing and evaluation and drill down into how to set up psychological testing for your college student if you or a healthcare provider has recommended it. We'll also cover what to expect a...

This episode is pulled from my most read blog posts and book ( Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family ). I do a deep dive into how to find a therapist for your college student. If you're a parent looking for a clinician at home or close to campus, you'll learn what to look for and and to set things up to prepare for the semester.  https://...