Resources

January has a way of amplifying everything—especially for families supporting young men through winter. The holidays end. Routines restart. Expectations return—often heavier than the clarity families hoped for. For parents raising teenage and college-age kids—especially sons—this time of year can bring urgent questions about motivation, direction, and how best to help a young man who[...]

Live Life to the Max A Scholarship Born from Love, Loss, and What Still Matters Sometimes, legacy begins not with answers—but with one brave conversation. It was a few weeks before Marcus Harper could reach out to Causeway Collaborative to explain why his son, Max, never made it to his first appointment. Not because Marcus[...]

Clinician Spotlight: Heather Waxman, LMFT For Causeway’s Heather Waxman, home was a beginning, a breakdown, and ultimately, the breakthrough. “As an only child of two very complex parents,” she says, “I was in many ways both of my parents’ therapist. I was kind of the family therapist in my family system. And while that was an[...]

Nicole O’Brien, Ph.D., on Stress, Resilience, and Family Bonds October might be the most honest month of the year: the air sharpens, the school routine is (mostly) set, and life slips into a rhythm (at least for a spooky minute).  Before the holiday sprint season begins, families have a brief window to check in, recalibrate,[...]

Vincent Benevento has devoted his life to supporting young men and the families who love them. As Causeway’s founder, he speaks at schools, community groups, and various organizations about parenting and life practices that help young men grow into capable adults. Vince’s wisdom isn’t just professional: it’s experienced. As a father of three, he and[...]

Camp registrations, packed calendars, and months of prep. For many modern families, summer has become a full-time planning project. But some parents are starting to ask a simple question: What if my kid did nothing? Welcome to the era of “kid rotting.” It sounds harsh, but the phrase has taken off online to describe what[...]

A Spidey Sense for Struggle and Strength Meet Tyler Harrington, LMSW When Tyler Harrington joined Causeway Collaborative, he knew he’d found his place. “I identify with the young clients coming in—those who feel directionless, who are stuck in old habits because it’s all they’ve known. I understand how easy it is to fall into that[...]

‘What Are You So Afraid Of?’ Helping Young Men Navigate Fear At Causeway Collaborative, we understand something many young men struggle to admit: they’re afraid—afraid of failure, rejection, vulnerability…afraid to let down their guard. It’s a reality our founder, Vince Benevento, sees every day. “Vulnerability about our failures and weaknesses feels like death for many[...]

The school year ends, the car pulls into the driveway, the front door swings open, and just like that…your son is home.  Maybe he’s fresh off finals, exhausted and unsure. Maybe he’s fifteen and facing down a wide-open summer of Twitch and his favorite snacks. Either way, for many families, June kicks off a tricky[...]