147. Choosing The Right Path: Is College The Best Fit For Your Teen?
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Liz Lewine, a Career Coach for Teens and Young Adults.
⭐Discover why Liz is passionate about helping teens find alternatives to the traditional 4-year college path and aiding young adults in thriving through internships or early career exploration.
⭐Hear how a gap year saved Liz's life, gave her direction, and helped her rebuild herself from past experiences.
⭐Tess and Liz discuss the significance of recognizing each child’s unique needs and exploring options like a gap year at the end of high school.
⭐Liz shares insights on how a gap year can benefit teens and the importance of embracing individual paths to success.
⭐Liz and Tess talk about college being one of the many paths to success, and not the only path to success.
⭐Liz discusses the importance of cultivating confidence and resilience in teens to navigate adulthood’s challenges, drawing from her own gap year experience.
⭐Tess and Liz talk about strategies for motivating teens to explore their interests, hobbies, and activities.
⭐Liz highlights the importance of understanding and discussing post-high school plans with your teen.
⭐Tess and Liz guide parents on where to find information about alternatives to college for their children
⭐They discuss potential outcomes for teens who choose not to attend college.
⭐Liz is most grateful for meeting Tess and she is grateful for her husband, friends, family, and especially her parents for supporting her through school and her life-changing gap year.
Find out more about Liz Lewine here 👉 Liz Lewine Coaching - Unlocking Potential: Guiding Teens on Alternative Paths to Success
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