How to Support Your College Student Without Fixing Everything For Them

A live workshop for parents who want to help their overwhelmed, stuck, or burned-out college students rebuild motivation, independence, and resilience.
Learn proven performance-psychology strategies to help your student bounce back without micromanaging, arguments, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you’re failing them.


Live Online via Zoom| 90 Minutes | Hosted by Dr. Joel Ingersoll, Author of Fix-It Fatigue

 

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Why This Workshop Matters Right Now

Your college student is stressed, overwhelmed, or shutting down—and you can feel the impact in every text, every phone call, and every visit home.

Maybe they’re…

  • Missing classes
  • Procrastinating or avoiding
  • Burned out and unmotivated
  • Struggling with mental health skills
  • Emotionally withdrawing
  • Unsure what they want or how to fix things

And you’re exhausted from trying to:

  • Encourage them
  • Support them
  • Fix things for them
  • Stay out of the way
  • Not say the “wrong” thing

Nothing you do feels like it’s working—and the worry keeps growing.

This workshop will show you exactly why this is happening and what to do next.

 

What You’ll Learn

📌 The Real Source of College Struggles

Why smart students suddenly shut down—and why traditional advice, tutoring, or therapy often isn’t enough.

📌 The 5 Skill Gaps Colleges Don’t Teach

The emotional, performance, and executive functioning skills students must develop to succeed academically and personally.

📌 The Fix-It Fatigue Parenting Model

How Gen-X parents accidentally get stuck in the rescue role—and how to shift out of it without guilt or conflict.

📌 The BounceBack Performance Framework

A step-by-step method for helping your student rebuild resilience, structure, and motivation—without pushing or micromanaging.

📌 How to Talk to Your Student So They’ll Actually Listen

Scripts and strategies to reduce shutdowns, arguments, avoidance, and emotional spirals.

📌 What Parents Must Do NOW (Before Spring Semester Begins)

The essential steps to help your student start next semester stronger, more focused, and more confident.

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Who This Workshop Is For

This is for you if…

✔ You’re worried your college student is stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed
✔ You’re tired of walking on eggshells or watching them shut down
✔ You’ve tried therapy, tutoring, or advisors—and nothing seems to stick
✔ You feel alone, confused, or unsure how to help without pushing too hard
✔ You want your student to build independence, confidence, and resilience
✔ You want peace of mind and a plan

This is NOT for you if…

✘ You want a quick fix with no involvement
✘ You believe “they’ll grow out of it eventually”
✘ You prefer to stay in the fixer role

If you're reading this, you already know:
Your student needs a different kind of support. And so do you.

Meet Dr. Joel

Dr. Joel Ingersoll is a nationally recognized performance coach for students, parents, business leaders, and athletes. Over the past 20+ years, he has coached and trained thousands of students across more than 200 colleges and universities, helping them rebound from setbacks, develop independence, and build the life and career skills today’s world demands.

He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, an M.A. in Applied Social Psychology, and a Master Coach Certification (CMC). He is the founder of the Center for Psychological Health & Fitness, creator of multiple college readiness and performance programs, and host of the Mental Health University podcast. He has also developed MasterClasses on college adjustment, resilience, and bouncing back from subpar semesters.

Joel’s work has been featured in academic journals and national media outlets for his expertise in student performance, parenting, and the integration of fitness with mental well-being. He has advised student organizations, supported college wellness initiatives, and consulted with athletic teams and coaching staffs as a sports psychology and performance consultant.

With decades of experience across clinical, academic, and coaching spaces, Joel blends psychology, performance science, and practical strategies into a holistic coaching system that helps students, parents, and professionals move from stuck to unstoppable.

Parent Testimonials

“We finally stopped walking on eggshells.”
Our daughter shut down completely. This workshop changed how we approached everything. She’s now communicating and actually taking responsibility.
— Parent, NYU

“This is the first time I’ve understood what my son is really struggling with.”
— Parent, Tulane University

“We were trying so hard, but nothing was working. Dr. Joel showed us what to change—and it has made a huge difference.”
— Parent, University of Michigan

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Ready to help your student bounce back without burning yourself out?

Join this powerful 90-minute workshop and walk away with a clear, practical plan to support your college student through stress, setbacks, and the transition into adulthood.

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Thursday January 8th: 7:00 - 8:30 pm