Navigate the college transition with less anxiety and more ease.
Positive Launch is a small group program designed to help parents navigate the college transition with less anxiety and more ease.
This program guides parents to support young adults who are transitioning to college and independence.
NEW: Register for October 16th Class Below ↓
NEW Positive Launch — October 16th, 2026
“From Anxiety to Ease:
Self-Care for College Parents“
— Objectives & Outcomes
Learn & apply evidence-based tools in a supportive community of peers to:
— Details
📅 Friday, October 16, 1:00–2:00 PM ET / 12:00–1:00 PM CT
💻 Interactive, small-group online experience via Zoom
✨ Education, exercises, real-life scenarios, and take-home resource
💰 Cost: $75
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We’ll keep you in the loop so you can support your young adults thrive in school and life.
Why Positive Launch? Picture this …
Your college-age daughter sends you a text — “Are you free to talk?”
When you jump on FaceTime, you immediately see she’s in tears.
Through sobs, she tells you she’s exhausted, buried in schoolwork, missing out on friends, and now fighting off a sore throat.
As she unloads, you feel your own chest tightening. That sinking feeling creeps in—you want desperately to make it better, but you aren’t sure what to say.
Even after the call ends, the worry stays with you, replaying in your mind on a loop.
But what if that moment could play out differently?
This time, you notice your daughter’s tears and feel your own body tense—yet instead of spiraling into panic, you take a few deep breaths.
You remember the tools of empathetic listening.
You give her space to share, reflecting back her feelings so she knows she’s understood.
Gradually, the sobs soften.
You point out the small but important ways she has already been coping—managing her classes, reaching out for support, even recognizing when she needed a break.
You don’t rush to fix or give advice. You simply stay with her.
And in that safe space, both of you feel calmer, more connected, and a little more hopeful.
That’s exactly what Positive Launch is all about — equipping parents with the skills, confidence, and community to handle these moments with calm and connection.
Four Key Pillars
Together, we’ll guide parents of college-age young adults through four key pillars:
1. Positive Launch Listening
Active listening skills tailored to this stage of life
2. Strengths-Based Communication
Strategies that build connection, trust and confidence
3. Self-Care Techniques
Self-care tools for everyone in tough parenting moments
4. Community & Support
Wisdom, humor, and encouragement from fellow parents
What people say about working with us …
Jennifer’s group coaching was masterful! She was well prepared and created exercises and breakout sessions that helped the participants gain clarity, stay engaged and truly lean into supporting each other. Highly recommend!”
Dianna is an incredible coach and group facilitator! I love her warm, empathetic, reassuring coaching style, as well as the fun and inviting atmosphere she creates for her group members. The exercises have helped me create a family life that feels energizing, hopeful, and fun. I highly Dianna.”
“As the mom of two college boys, I sometimes feel very alone in my empty nest journey. The guided conversations and tools are such a big help in bring confidence and control back to me. I sometimes feel a little lost. Having the tools to engage young adults is priceless.”
This group experience is facilitated by Dianna Collier, Austin, TX based positive psychology coach and school psychologist, and Jennifer Hanawald, Montclair, NJ based PCC, positive psychology coach, and board certified health & wellness coach.
Mother, Wellness Coach, PCC
Mother, School Psychologist, ACC
As mothers of young adults, we know firsthand what it’s like to support kids on the road to independence. Our shared background in positive psychology uniquely positions us to support clients navigating life transitions and creating lasting and personally meaningful change. We draw from a depth of professional and real life experience as moms to bring this evidence-based and heartfelt interactive program.
You’ve invested so much in your child’s journey to get here. Why not commit to one more hour & invest in yourself?
Join us to get the tools to flourish through this transition.
On Friday, October 16, learn to reduce anxiety through education and practical exercises in a small, supportive group. We’ll email you all the details.