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LETTING THEM TAKE THE LEAD: THE COLLEGE YEARS

To help parents prepare and support their college-aged children’s burgeoning independence and autonomy during and after their college years, we asked Erin Trujillo; LPC, MBA Assistant Vice President/Director, ASU Counseling Services, to provide insight and advice. Here’s what she shared.

As parents and students prepare to embark on the transition to college, how can families best prepare their college-bound students to live a more independent life?

I always tell parents that there is one major life stage of growth still coming after high school — graduation! The maturity and growth that occurs from high school graduation to

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