When I counsel parents of young adults, one of the most common questions I get is "What is the goal of counseling?" On one occasion, I was asked this
Is Your Young Adult Struggling with Depression or Failure to Launch?
Scott was a thrity-two-year-old male living with his single-parent mother. He was unemployed, had an erratic sleep schedule, exhibited poor hygiene,
Is Your Young Adult Suffering From Anxiety or Failure to Launch?
Jan is a twenty-nine-year-old female client who is living with her parents. She complains of multiple physical and psychological problems and rarely
Parental Estrangement, Part II: My Daughter-in-Law Stole Our Son
Guest article by Dr. Josh Coleman When Sam brought Maria home for the first time from college, she didn’t make a particularly good impression. She
Parental Estrangement, Part I: Why Should I Apologize?
Parental estrangement is a term used to describe the loss of a previously existing relationship between a parent and a child through
Parental Burnout with Young Adults is Real
"When children are young, they step on your toes. When children are older, they step on your heart. " We tend to associate parent burnout with
Do’s and Don’ts In Parenting Young Adults
One request I make of parents of young adults who come to see me in my private practice is to construct a list of actions they will do and won't do.
Parents – A Letter To Your Young Adult can Make a Big Difference
How few people write personal letters anymore? In 2015 the frequency with which someone received a personal letter was every ten weeks. I assume it is
Parents – Try Saying Goodbye to Your Young Adult with a Letter
“I am so glad I told my son how much I loved him before I let him go to live with his father.” These were the words of a mother who experienced the