The Better Semester
Rob Danzman, MS, LCMHC
Rob Danzman is a licensed therapist who's worked with college students and their parents for over two decades. He's written two books: The Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family and The Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester. The Better Semester is an extension of his work and is all about providing info to parents of college students. Each episode if full of insights, strategies and tactics - all super actionable advice to get your struggling college student solid again.
How much is too much parenting when your kiddo heads off to school? How can college students find help when they're struggling? How should medication be handled while they're at college? How can parents coordinate with the university?
All of these and more are covered weekly.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Better Semester episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Better Semester for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Better Semester episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Medication During the Semester
The Better Semester
07/24/23 • 11 min
Today's episode is an introduction into how to think about and plan for medication during the semester for your college student. You'll leave with suggestions on how to ensure there's a competent healthcare provider involved as well as when NOT to change things up.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
Interview with Authors of Your Not Done Yet - Anthony Rostain, M.D. and B. Janet Hibbs, Ph.D
The Better Semester
07/01/24 • 78 min
Books by B. Hibbs and Anthony Rostain
- The Stressed Years of their Lives
- You're Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertaint
Higher Education Mental Health Alliance
McMillan Speakers (B. Janet Hibbs and Anthony Rostain)
LinkedIn (Anthony Rostain)
Dr. B. Janet Hibbs website
Cooper University Health Care - Cooper University Health Care is an academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has nearly 10,000 team members, including 1,600 nurses, more than 900 physicians, and 500+ advanced practice providers practicing in more than 75 specialties.
A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction by Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried
Leaving Home by Jay Haley
College Student Privacy: FERPA, HIPAA, and Parents - Here's my super detailed explanation of HIPAA and FERPA for parents of college students.
HIPAA and FERPA - User-friendly explanation of HIPAA and FERPA.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
All about Anxiety at College
The Better Semester
09/11/23 • 16 min
Today I’m talking about college student anxiety. I’m going over some basics of anxiety disorders, what they look like from a clinical perspective and, most importantly, what can be done to treat college students. For more information, check out this episode’s show notes and visit my blog at motivatecounseling.com. I also have a whole chapter on anxiety in my first book Insider’s Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family. You can find it on amazon.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
All About Motivation at College
The Better Semester
07/31/23 • 11 min
Today I'm talking about motivation. We'll review the science behind what it is and how to improve it. You'll leave with some actionable suggestions to pass along to your college student.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
Psychological Testing for College Students
The Better Semester
07/17/23 • 8 min
This episode is an update from my blog and also another chapter from my book (Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family). I review all the different types of testing and evaluation and drill down into how to set up psychological testing for your college student if you or a healthcare provider has recommended it. We'll also cover what to expect and how to use the results from testing.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
Finding a Therapist for your College Student
The Better Semester
06/13/23 • 16 min
This episode is pulled from my most read blog posts and book (Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family). I do a deep dive into how to find a therapist for your college student. If you're a parent looking for a clinician at home or close to campus, you'll learn what to look for and and to set things up to prepare for the semester.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
FERPA, HIPAA, and College Student Privacy
The Better Semester
08/28/23 • 14 min
In today's episode, Rob breaks down college privacy regulations for parents. He looks at the two more important laws: FERPA and HIPAA and how they impact parents and students accessing information and how schools share or limit information. It may not be the most exciting episode but it's jam-packed with lots of important content parents can use to develop common-sense approaches to getting the information they need from their college student's school.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
Working with Disability Services
The Better Semester
09/04/23 • 8 min
Today I’m talking about college disability services. You'll learn what disability services are, how to sign up and what accommodations are most often requested.
List of colleges with best disability services - https://www.collegechoice.net/choosing-a-college/disability-friendly-universities/
Disability Services Consultant - https://ldadvisory.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
All About Weed at College
The Better Semester
10/05/23 • 30 min
This episode is all about weed. l do a deep dive into its history, background, how students are using it now, the impact on them, and what treatment options look like if their use is getting out of hand. There's really good stuff in this episode for parents so I hope you enjoy. Please check out the show notes below for additional info I reference throughout the episode.
Show Notes
University of Central Florida substance use treatment
https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/
Stages of Change
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
When to Take a Gap Year
The Better Semester
11/13/23 • 14 min
Today I’m talking about when college students should consider taking a gap year or semester. I’m going over what a gap year is, different reasons to take a gap year, and a review of the options. I’m using the term gap year but it could also stand for gap semester or even an early withdrawal from a semester. Gap years tend to refer to time off between high school and the start of college but it can also refer to taking a semester or two off when in college. These breaks are typically when students hit pause on traditional academic work and do something like volunteering, traveling with friends or participating in a therapeutic wilderness or treatment program.
Show Notes
Gap Year Association - https://www.gapyearassociation.org/
NOLS - https://www.nols.edu/en/
Outward Bound - https://outwardbound.org/
The Dorm Gap Year Therapeutic Program - https://thedorm.com/blog/therapeutic-gap-year-program/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/motivatecounseling
https://motivatecounseling.com/
https://motivatecounseling.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Better Semester have?
The Better Semester currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does The Better Semester cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Psychology, Anxiety, University, Mental Health, Counseling, Depression, Podcasts, Education and Therapist.
What is the most popular episode on The Better Semester?
The episode title 'Working with CAPS' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Better Semester?
The average episode length on The Better Semester is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Better Semester released?
Episodes of The Better Semester are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Better Semester?
The first episode of The Better Semester was released on Jun 13, 2023.
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