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Supporting Emotional Readiness for the Transition to Post-Secondary Education
A 4-week skills-based course for Grade 12 students (17–18) and their parents

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The transition from high school to college or university can bring heightened emotions, relationship strain, and uncertainty for both youth and parents. For many students, patterns of emotional overwhelm or conflict that were manageable before begin to feel harder to navigate during this stage.

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This course offers practical, developmentally informed skills to help students and parents understand what is happening emotionally and learn tools that support independence, communication, and connection during this transition.

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Format: Online, live (Zoom) | 4 sessions (75 minutes each)
Who it’s for: Grade 12 students (17–18) and parent(s) or caregiver(s) (up to 2)
When: May 7, 14, 21 28, 2026 | Evening sessions 7 - 8:15 pm
Cost: $175 per family | $125 youth-only option

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This is a psychoeducational, skills-based course, not group therapy.
The course is delivered online and does not include individual support, accommodations, or therapeutic intervention. Participants are expected to attend independently and be able to regulate their emotions without in-session support.

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Any personal supports must be arranged outside of the course. This program is not appropriate for individuals requiring crisis support or intensive intervention.

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Understanding the Transition

Why emotions intensify during this stage

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Late adolescence is a period of rapid emotional and neurological change. As the structure of high school falls away and expectations for independence increase, many students experience stronger emotions, quicker escalation, and difficulty recovering from stress.

In this section, participants learn:

  • Why emotions feel more intense right now

  • How stress and uncertainty impact regulation

  • Why this experience is common and not a personal failure

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Skills for Emotions and Relationships

Practical tools for real-life situations

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This course introduces accessible, evidence-informed skills drawn from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, adapted for everyday use.

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Students and parents learn:

  • How to pause emotional escalation using the STOP skill

  • What validation looks like in real conversations

  • Simple communication tools to reduce conflict and shutdown

  • How to respond rather than react during stress

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Supporting Independence with Connection

Preparing for post-secondary life together

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As students move toward independence, the role of parents naturally shifts from managing to mentoring. This section focuses on maintaining connection while supporting autonomy.

Participants explore:

  • How parental support changes during this stage

  • How to stay connected without over-involvement

  • How to talk about emotions, boundaries, and problem-solving

  • When and how to seek additional support if needed

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