Self-Accepted: College Admissions & Big Transitions

Bright Futures Consulting

The college admission process can be seriously overwhelming. We, as parents and counselors, are here to help our teens make sense of it all and empower them to make good decisions. If you want to launch your child successfully into adulthood (which we all do), it starts with knowing and accepting who they are. We created “Self Accepted" to guide families through the college admissions process while igniting the flame for self-discovery. This bi-monthly podcast will answer the questions we hear parents asking all the time so you’ll be prepared to launch your child into their future.

  1. 12/23/2020

    019. Utilizing The Birkman To Customize Your Life

    The Birkman is so valuable to have during the college application process. In this podcast, we talk about customizing your life using the Birkman. It is such a versatile tool to have in your chest. You can refer back to it for the rest of your life. Even more so than past years, many people are feeling a strain on their relationships. The decision to flip the script is yours. Access show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/shownotes.

  2. 12/09/2020

    018. Part 2 Tips For Blended Families Navigating College Planning And Application

    This is part 2 of a 2-part series with guest, Jayna Haney. Continue the conversation to learn how to support your child through the journey of self-discovery that accompanies college applications as blended families. Access extended show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep18.

  3. 11/26/2020

    017. Part 1 Tips For Blended Families Navigating College Planning And Application

    There is a lot of emotion in divorce. There is also a lot of love that develops in bigger and blended families. Learning how to support your child through the journey of self-discovery that accompanies college applications can be challenging for a lot of parents. It can be even more challenging for blended families. While normal, it’s how we learn and improve that matters for the continued happiness and success of all members of the big family. This is part 1 of a 2-part series with guest, Jayna Haney. Access extended show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep17.

  4. 11/11/2020

    016. Making The Most of Your Extended Holiday Break

    We are in the swing of the holiday season. As we quickly approach the winter break in this very unusual time, I wanted to talk to you about supporting your teenager in making the most of their extended holiday break and your holiday, too! Access show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep16.

  5. 10/28/2020

    015. 6 Steps To Writing A Killer Resume Your College Will Love

    This episode is all about helping your student write a killer resume their college will love. We know that not all colleges require resumes for admission, but many scholarships and selective programs do. Learn how to help your student practice self-acceptance to get in touch with themselves, so they are able to focus on developing their own personal brand. Access show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep15. Resources: Schedule your Birkman Assessment to get valuable information about yourself so you can build your resume around those strengths.

  6. 10/14/2020

    014. Advocating for Your Learning Differences In College

    Learn how to advocate for your learning differences in college. This is part two in our series devoted to tips for students with learning differences and their families. In this episode, Dr. Beth Dennard is joined by Jennifer Mohr, Bright Futures Educational Consultant in training and the mother of two sons with learning differences (LD). Together, they discuss tips for advocating for your learning differences in college. Access show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep14. Resources: Get help from a Bright Futures Counselor in assessing post-high school graduation plans. Schedule your Birkman Assessment to get valuable information about colleges and careers where your LD student can thrive. Try coping with LD by exercising first thing in the morning with this workout routine from John Rainey, CFO of PayPal. Check out this amazing memoir of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind woman to graduate from Harvard Law! The story is filled with her accounts advocating for her needs to support her LDs since early childhood.

  7. 09/30/2020

    013. Managing Learning Differences in High School: Tips for Parents and Students

    Are you a parent with a student who has a learning difference? This is the first episode in a two-part series devoted to tips for students with learning differences and their families. In this episode, Dr. Beth Dennard is joined by Jennifer Mohr, Bright Futures Educational Consultant in training and the mother of two sons with learning differences. Together, they discuss tips for parents and students about managing LD in high school. Access the complete show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep13. Resources: Find a Bright Futures Counselor to help your LD student prepare for high school and beyond. Help your student learn more about themself through a Birkman Assessment self-discovery tool.

  8. 09/16/2020

    012. Find Yourself Through Conversation: Informational Interviewing 101

    This episode is all about the importance of finding yourself through conversation with informational interviews. Dr. Beth Dennard is joined by Co-Founder & CEO of FocusCopy, Lauren Jefferson for a mock interview. By the end of the episode, you’ll know the 8 questions students need to ask to get the most out of their informational interview. Access the complete show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/ep12. Resources: Take a look at these statistics from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America on the impact of work-related stress to individuals’ social, mental, and physical wellbeing. For your student to really know if a certain career will be a good fit for them, they need to be honest with knowing themselves first. Bright Futures Consulting offers Birkman Signature Reports to help students articulate their strengths and identify career paths they will thrive in. For more information, schedule a free consultation here.

See All (19)

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

The college admission process can be seriously overwhelming. We, as parents and counselors, are here to help our teens make sense of it all and empower them to make good decisions. If you want to launch your child successfully into adulthood (which we all do), it starts with knowing and accepting who they are. We created “Self Accepted" to guide families through the college admissions process while igniting the flame for self-discovery. This bi-monthly podcast will answer the questions we hear parents asking all the time so you’ll be prepared to launch your child into their future.

Information