Students with Children

Workshop University of Michigan

Counseling & Psychological ServicesPresented by

Beth Feldkamp, BSW, MSW Intern

Welcome Everyone!!!Introductions

Beth Feldkamp, BSW

Full time MSW Student focused on Community Organization

Intern at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Single mother of three daughters

16,15 and 9 years old

Youngest is on the spectrum

First generation college student

Employed part-time

Share your name and the reason you are joining us today

Today’s Agenda Students with Children and why the focus on this workshop on this population

Statistics

Policies- Title IX

Healthy Balance

Time Management

Resources

Q & A

Why focus on Students with Children?Make up a substantial portion of the college student population

UnderrepresentedOften feel isolated on campus

Dual roles/Multiple IdentitiesParents first, Students second

Placed in nontraditional student category● needs vary greatly across nontrad populations

Statistics:4.8 million students enrolled in postsecondary education programs in

the United States are raising a dependent child

25.9 percent of all students

1 in 4 students

71% are female

43% are single mothers

Student with Children PoliciesTitle IX- Pregnant and Parenting Students

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy, parenting and all related conditions, such as abortion—in educational programs and activities that get federal funding.

This means that schools must give all students who might be, are, or have been pregnant the same access to school programs and educational opportunities that other students have.

Your professors or administrators should not tell you that you have to drop out of your classes or program or change your educational plans due to your pregnancy

http://nwlc.org/resources/pregnant-and-parenting-students-rights-faqs-college-and-graduate-students/

Students with ChildrenRaising children is a joyful and rewarding experience.

It can also be a demanding and challenging job, especially when you’re juggling multiple roles.

Parent

Daughter/son

Partner

Student

Friend

Employee

Volunteer

DiscussionShare an experience of being a parent and a student

In or out of the classroomExperience of navigating the system

Life BalanceSadly, there is no magic formula…

Balance looks different for everyone

Has to work best for YOU

Manageable

https://youtu.be/S0699FMsgK4

Voice, Validate and Victory

https://youtu.be/Ovw21jOQSpo

Time Management- Where does all the time go?

Time Wheel

Activity- Time WheelComplete the wheel based on your normal weekday activities

● Each portion of the wheel represents one hour

○ Can break down hours if needed

What does your wheel look like● An important part of time management is taking care of

yourself so that you can attend to the many things you have to do . . . Good stress management is important!

There are only 24 hrs in a day and you need to decide how you are going to use that time (prioritize what needs to get done).

Survival Tips for Students with ChildrenSchedule, Simplify and Strategize

Schedule, Schedule, Schedule!!!Plan for at least a semester at a timeWeekly update for changes and additions

Secure Reliable childcare prior to the beginning of each semesterHave a plan B in place if possibleAttendance is important

Use nap or alone time wiselyThe quiet time can be a great time to catch up on some reading or emails that you have been

waiting to return

Survival Tips ContinuedEstablish your support network

Get everyone on board with your schedule in advance and as changes occurEvaluate your time management skills and work on issues that you know may arise

Use tech tools to help- online calendars allow you to merge more than one calendar together to avoid conflicts

Establish good study habitsAvoid cramming- Do a little each day

Quiet place and timeFlashcardsReview taped lectures

DO NOT FORGET PLAY TIME!!SELF-CARE, SELF-CARE, SELF-CARE

Summary of time use- handout

Tips for Stress ManagementGet up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning.Avoid procrastination.Unplug from your phone when relaxing.Try to get at least fifteen minutes of physical activity a day.

Include your child- great time to have a conversation

Do one thing at a time.Eliminate destructive self-talk.Get enough sleep.Be aware of the food you eat.Take part in spiritual practices.Talk it out!

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)CAPS location and hours: 3100 Michigan Union (third floor)Mon-Thurs, 8a-7p, Fri, 8a-5p (during academic year)734.764.8312

https://caps.umich.eduMitalk.umich.eduhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf70grXzeBchttps://www.facebook.com/umichCAPS/

CAPS ServicesCAPS provides: Clinical services (initial consultation), psychiatric evaluation and screeningconfidential, brief (no set limit)individual and couples solution-focused therapyGroup TherapyOutreach & educationTraining for advanced graduate and medical students in the mental health fieldsCrisis walk-in

NO cost to currently enrolled U of M students

CAPS WELLNESS ZONE

Drop in and relaxMassage chairsLight therapyXbox KinectYoga matsMeditation cushions

Other On Campus Resources● Center for the Education of Women (CEW):

○ 330 E. Liberty Street. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2274

○ Counseling appointments are available by appointment by calling 734.764.6360

■ MONTS Group

● Work-Life Resource Center- Human resources:

○ https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/family/work-life-resource-center

■ Childcare resources/lactation room information

● Students with Children Website- http://studentswithchildren.umich.edu/

● University Health Services (UHS):

○ Location: 207 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Phone: 734-764-8320

○ Provides medication management of common mental health concerns http://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Local Off Campus ResourcesWashtenaw County Family Resources

http://www.ewashtenaw.org/services_for/families.html

Resource links for agencies such as; WIC, Child Care Network, 211, HeadStart, Project Fresh and many more

Ann Arbor YMCA

400 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 (734) 996-9622

https://www.annarborymca.org/

Youth and Adult activities, summer camps, teen programs and more

Action Steps for Students with ChildrenProvide more forums for student parents to discuss issues they are

currently experiencing

Student Organization

Create an on campus space for Students with ChildrenFamily friendly space

Family Friendly eventsSpecifically focused for children

Comments, Discussion and Questions

Thank you for coming!!!

Feel free to contact me Beth Feldkamp

bafeld@umich.eduOffice Hours- Tuesdays 12pm-2pm

SSW-B696

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