#118 – Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Focusing on the Strengths of First Generation Students

College Parent Central Podcast

Zachary DesJardins and John Martinez are Academic Advisors at the State University of New York at Albany, and they work with students every day. In this conversation we learned how important it is for all of us to recognize that we are in a constant state of change and how crucial it is to be present in the moment. Zachary and John, both First Generation students themselves, shared some of the challenges these students face, but more importantly they stressed how essential it is to help these students recognize the strengths they bring and to help them celebrate their accomplishments. After you listen to this conversation you’ll be as enthusiastic as these two advisors are about supporting these students, you’ll understand how one person can make a profound difference, and how parents can be a fundamental part of the success equation.

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Chapters

1. #118 – Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Focusing on the Strengths of First Generation Students (00:00:00)

2. Navigating College Parenting With Academic Advisors (00:00:10)

3. Embracing Impermanence in College Parenting (00:05:58)

4. Supporting First-Generation College Students (00:16:01)

5. Parenting and Advising in College (00:27:58)

6. Practicing Mindful Parenting Conversations (00:38:37)

7. Celebrating Achievements and Self-Reflection (00:48:36)

8. Empathy and Support for First-Gen Students (01:00:18)

9. Building Connections Through Personal Stories (01:07:23)

10. Connecting With College Advisors (01:12:32)