Soft Landing

Going to college can be incredibly rewarding, uplifting and fun, however it comes with unique challenges for the student as well as their parents and the whole family. Most university services are streamlined in order to serve the entire college population as well as rarely addressing the family or parents needs. As we know we don’t live in a cookie-cutter world. Families are nuanced with each member having their own perspectives and needs. There is also the collective family’s history and future needs to honor and address. Soft Landing offers a unique multigenerational approach to not only figuring out solutions to challenges but to also proactively help students, parents, and families envision possibilities as they navigate through this major transition. 

The adjustment between high school and college impacts each family and individual differently. The nuance between family roles and each autonomous individual presents an elaborate tapestry held together through constructive and healthy communication. This skill is cultivated not innate. It takes time and space to allow for mistakes to instill resilience. Soft Landing provides a supportive, individualized structure for students, their parents, and the family that offers strategies and encouragement in students’ skill building, communication and self-care. Challenges are a part of the college experience both on campus and back at home. How to navigate discomfort, managing delayed gratification, envisioning your future while still living in and enjoying the present all pose unique questions and obstacles for college students. And this is all happening when many of these students are having their first experiences without the support system that they grew up with.

Based on a 2024 study by College Transitions, when students were asked about their mental health:

Corissa J.S. Gold, M.A., L.P.C.

As a collegiate mentor, I am committed to providing guidance and support to students, fostering their personal and academic development. Through a collaborative and empowering approach, I aim to assist new students in navigating their collegiate journey, offering insights, and helping them set and achieve meaningful goals. My role extends beyond academics, encompassing holistic mentorship that addresses both personal and professional growth. By promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment, I strive to empower students to unlock their full potential and navigate the complexities of college life with confidence and resilience.

Being a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, combined with my upbringing in Boulder, I enrich the perspectives I bring to my work and hope to instill that perspective in my mentees. This blend of clinical expertise and personal background allows me to offer a nuanced and empathetic approach, understanding the unique dynamics that individuals and communities may face. My connection to Boulder not only informs my practice but also contributes to a cultural awareness that shapes my therapeutic interactions, fostering a deeper understanding and resonance with the diverse experiences of those I work with.