Prevention and Parenting Across the Lifespan - Part 3

Part 3: Equipping College Students: An introduction to "First Years Away from Home" a resource to support transitions to college.

Webinar Description: We will describe the theory, evidence base, and core elements of the "First Years Away from Home: Letting Go and Staying Connected" handbook for caregivers of first-year college students. We will explore the handbook, which includes information about parenting during the transition to adulthood, guidance on warmly supporting young adults’ growing autonomy, and activities related to values and expectations. We will share outcomes of the clinical trial of the handbook, which found that students whose caregivers received the handbook were significantly less likely to use alcohol and cannabis in their first and second years of college. We will also discuss best practices for collaborating with universities on substance use prevention efforts.

Series Description: The Prevention and Parenting Across the Lifespan webinar series will highlight programs, research, and resources available to support caregivers in promoting healthy youth development. This series will look at opportunities to prevent substance misuse during adolescence and college-age years. The series is designed to support and enhance the work of substance misuse professionals and coalitions.