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Jun

26

Transition from High School to College Athletics: How to Be Mentally Tough and Resilient Through Big Life Transitions

TOPIC: Building Mental Toughness: Navigating the Transition from High School to College Athletics with Resilience

POST BY: Makenna Vacek, Master's Level Clinical Intern - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

Many high school athletes aspire to the day they step on campus repping their new school gear and get to take their playing to a higher level. While this is an exciting time for them, it also comes with a whole new set of demands and experiences as they transition. Sometimes it is the first time away from home, maybe expectations of playing time are different, coaches may be harsher, maybe you just went from being the best on a team to now hardly not...

Aug

30

Mastering Interpersonal Skills: Valuable Advice for College Students | JCACounseling Podcast Short

relationship, loneliness, college

In this insightful episode of the JCAC podcast, we explore the crucial topic of cultivating healthy relationships among college students. This discussion provides practical strategies and valuable insights for navigating social dynamics, combating loneliness, and enhancing emotional well-being on campus.

Healthy Relationships and College Students: Addressing Loneliness and Appeasing Behaviors

The Role of Self-Esteem: We start by examining how self-esteem impacts relationship-building and overall mental health. Discover how nurturing a positive self-image can help foster genuine connections and contribute to a more fulfilling college experience.

Negative Outlooks & Depression: The conversation ...

Aug

28

Unlocking the Secrets of Therapy: A Deep Dive with Erica Gregory and Claire Booz | JCACounseling Podcast Short

college, therapy, CBT, self-care, student, support

In this compelling episode of the JCAC podcast, Erica and Counselor Claire Booz delve into the nuanced aspects of therapy, offering listeners a thought-provoking exploration of key therapeutic concepts and analogies.

Challenging How to Challenge "Should" CBT Techniques | JCACounseling Podcast Short

The Power of "Should" in Therapy: Erica and Claire examine the role of the term "should" in therapy. They discuss how societal and self-imposed expectations can shape our approach to therapy and influence our personal growth. This segment highlights the pressure to conform to certain standards and how it can impact our therapeutic journey.

Emotional Suppression vs. Radical Honesty: The conversation ...

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