Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families

Program Type:

Special Event, Technology, College Planning

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration for this event is no longer open.

Description

Join Dr. James Geisler, a leading higher education professional specializing in student mental health, as he explores the national landscape of mental health challenges on college campuses. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Geisler highlights how first-year students are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues and how current, reactive approaches are often insufficient in addressing their needs. He will discuss how this gap in support impacts both campus responses and overall student success.

Attendees will also learn about Dr. Geisler’s new book, Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students, which offers practical tools and strategies to better prepare high school seniors for the mental health challenges they may face in their first year of college. This session provides invaluable insights into how parents can support their students’ mental well-being as they transition to higher education.

*This program is brought to you by Fairfield Public School's PTA Digital Wellness Committee. 

About the Presenter:

Dr. James Geisler, PhD, NCC, LPC currently serves as an executive director of student mental health in higher education in Fairfield County, CT. With a career dedicated to improving student mental health, Dr. Geisler has built a reputation for innovative leadership and a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by students today.

Driven by a passion for helping students thrive, Dr. Geisler authored Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students, a groundbreaking resource designed to equip college students not only for academic success but for the broader challenges of life. Responding directly to the unique pressures faced by today’s students, Thrive Year One delivers practical tools and strategies to foster resilience, well-being, and long-term success. 

Dr. Geisler earned his PhD in Counseling from Oregon State University, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.