This college has introduced a unique program for parents dealing with an 'empty nest'.

The transition to becoming an empty nester can be challenging, but a team at a college in the United States is working to make it easier.

The "Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter" program, a four-week course for parents and guardians of enrolled students at Arizona State University, is set to launch on Sept. 27. This is one of the first courses of its kind.

Kari Cardinale, partner and chief content officer at Modern Elder Academy, a midlife wisdom school, tells CNBC Make It that the time when parents drop off their kids can be challenging. Cardinale, who instructs the course, shares this sentiment.

"Parents often discuss the emotions they experience during this transition, including pride and grief, but without creating any rituals to mark the occasion."

Cardinale says that ASU aims to create an "opportunity for parents to connect, gather information about the transitional period of adolescence."

Financial aid options will be available for some, and parents will learn from Cardinale that the empty nest stage is a crucial time to focus on personal interests, such as travel, meeting new people, arts, or fitness.

Cardinale aims to inspire parents to form new adult friendships by engaging in activities together and nurturing these relationships for years to come.

Coping with empty nest syndrome becomes easier when you feel personally fulfilled, according to Rachel Glik, a licensed professional counselor.

The online module, featuring live events every Friday via Zoom, aims to help parents connect with others globally and learn how to cope with the positive aspects of empty nesting, while building strong support networks.

Cardinale states that we will complete the program in four weeks, and they will have some material to read and listen to on their own.

Cardinale conversed with renowned professionals such as gerontologist Barbara Waxman and best-selling author Gretchen Rubin, in addition to ASU professors and fathers who shared their personal insights on the experience of empty nesting.

Cardinale explains that since the program is designed for parents, there are no quizzes, homework, or expectations to complete it all. Instead, it's up to the individual to manage their own time.

We plan to offer it again in early 2025, and it's currently open to ASU parents and alumni with children heading to college.

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