Effective Counseling With Difficult Parents
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT
Lawrence 121
Session Description
Whether it's unrealistic expectations, complicated family dynamics, excessive coddling, or insistence on a plan that's doomed to fail, we've all had at least one parent drive us crazy. Join us to hear some horror stories with happy endings and get proven tips to help you improve communication in your most stressful scenarios and turn trouble into triumph.
Lead Presenter
Andrew Mechem, SCORE - Test Prep & College Counseling
Additional Presenters
Maria del Pilar Lindley Esteves, SCORE - Test Prep & College Counseling
Dahlia Younan, York University
Ayesha King, International School of Los Angeles