BridgeCare
Is it challenging having your child study abroad?
Do you wonder:
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Is my child struggling with adapting to a new environment?
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What are the “Dos & Don'ts” when supporting my child?
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How can I better connect with my child along this new journey?
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How can I maintain good communication with my child?
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How can I calibrate between letting go and getting involved?​
You are not alone. Many parents struggle with these very important issues.
BridgeCare provides solutions to improve connection and academic performance. Helping both parents and students overcome challenges to enjoy their study abroad experience, through on-demand, bilingual, and culturally attuned coaching and mental health counseling.
Parent Forums
Personal Coach
Mental Health Counseling
Medical Care
BridgeCare offers regular parenting forums featuring world renowned education and parenting​ experts covering subjects such as:
• Supporting a child away from home
• Empty nest considerations
• Parenting trends in the U.S.
• Educational system comparison
Bilingual coaches provide virtual coaching and guidance to parents on issues such as:
• Cross-cultural differences
• Communication
• Remote support
• Separation adjustment
• Parental development
• Foreign education systems
Our licensed, bilingual mental health professionals are available to help parents with needs that go beyond what coaching offers. Our network of mental health professionals is available to help with:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Mild to moderate panic attacks
Licensed, bilingual doctors are available to help parents who want a second opinion on diagnoses or radiological interpretation.
Featured Expert Panelists for Upcoming Parent Forums
Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D.
New York Times Best–selling Author and International Speaker
Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D. is a world-renowned author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He has worked in more than seven hundred schools across the United States, as well as in international schools in Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia. He has appeared on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC 20/20, CBS 60 Minutes, The Early Show and Good Morning America. He has been quoted in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time and U.S. News and World Report.
Aimee Zhang, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor
Aimee Zhang is a faculty at Stanford University and a practitioner at Stanford Healthcare, possesses specialized training in addressing stress, mood, anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, body image and eating disorders, as well as multicultural diversity. Her expertise extends to offering valuable insights on how parents can effectively identify and positively impact the mental well-being of children and young adults studying abroad.
Parents and students can access BridgeCare services through membership plans that bundle our most popular services at significant discounts or purchase tickets to events and book provider sessions individually.