Resources

December. A month brimming with tradition, togetherness, and more than a few to-do lists. And for parents of young men, it’s also a season where family dynamics can feel, well: Complicated. Whether your son is home from college or managing the ups and downs of high school, this time of year brings unique challenges for[...]

Insights from Justin Carotti, COO of Causeway Collaborative November often marks a turning point for parents of high school juniors and seniors or college students: it’s when questions start bubbling up, whether they’re about managing college applications or supporting a young adult face the realities of being out of the house for the first time.[...]

At Causeway, we’re committed to raising awareness and providing supportive resources for families of young men, their schools, and their communities…and nobody speaks on Causeway’s behalf better than our Vince. Here are a few of his engaging October engagements. Oct. 22, 2024 | 7 p.m. Westport Library Social Media Engagement Join Vince Benevento, Causeway’s CEO[...]

October is a subtle shift from September’s back-to-school frenzy to a more reflective rhythm. With changing leaves and cooling temps (and even the seasonal invasion of pumpkin spice every.single.thing), this gentle transition makes October perfect for checking in on your son and evaluating his first month of school.  (If he’s thriving, great. If not, it’s[...]

A Compass For Families Beatrice McMullen never pictured herself crisscrossing Connecticut’s highways each week, but as the full-time family therapist at Causeway Collaborative, each mile is worth the journey. Bringing her direct, concrete yet wholehearted approach to her practice that helps young men and their families navigate adolescence and early adulthood, she’s embraced her commute[...]

The number one fall focus of Causeway’s therapeutic mentors and family therapists is helping parents navigate their concerns and expectations when their son starts college. The antidote? It might be simpler than you think. We’ll tell you how! Nurturing Connection Without Overstepping The start of school with all of September’s unknowns can be a nerve-wracking[...]

September brings a unique set of challenges for parents of high school-aged boys, too…but we’re here to tell you that success is closer than you think. While the prep differs slightly from what we advise for college-bound students, the foundation for success is similar. Instead of focusing on weekly check-ins, we suggest hitting the organizational[...]

Welcome to another insightful episode of Causeway Conversations. Today, Vince, Gina, Nicole, and John delve into a compelling discussion on the concept of “losing one’s wild” and the profound impacts it has on young men. Vince, founder and director of Causeway Collaborative, introduces the notion of the “empty generation” and explores the diminishing sense of[...]

We love sharing news about what’s going on inside Causeway as much as we love getting out into the community. Here’s what’s on our radar that we’re excited to get on to yours.   AUGUST   Ongoing   Causeway Welcomes Nanci Kaczegowicz Causeway continues to strive to provide the most holistic, wrap-around care possible for[...]