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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an adult, a professional, a parent, etc., and sometimes when I get overwhelmed, I need someone else to figure out the most basic things for me.  In her case, that might be exactly who to contact and what to tell them.  Can you talk her through how to contact her RA (when is the RA typically around?  Can she call the RA?  What should she tell the RA?), or maybe how to call the counseling center (give her the phone number, tell her who you talked to, etc.).

Make a very specific plan with her: when you are walking back from your afternoon class today, call this phone number to reach the counseling center, tell them XYZ.

I know it sounds infantilizing and helicoptering, but sometimes we all need someone else to step in and manage the tasks that seem simple when we're overwhelmed, especially when overwhelmed with emotional labor.[/quote]

Agree.

DD needs help navigating this by outsourcing support for her roommate.  I'd hate for DD to suffer the consequences of daily visits and resultant turmoil.  Mom, you might need to call the student counseling center if for nothing else but resources for DD.

At some point in near future, roommates parents need to be involved and notififed.[/quote]

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