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As summer approaches, many young adults look forward to a break from their usual routine—a chance to relax, unwind, and experience new adventures. However, the summer months can offer something even more profound for those facing personal challenges or seeking a fresh start. Consider the idea of a therapeutic gap semester, a period dedicated to…

Motivation is a key indicator of success in the academic world.  Highly motivated students are more likely to engage with the material presented during class, leading them to have a better understanding of course concepts and to be more satisfied with school.  According to several studies, students who are more motivated to learn have overall…

Financial independence is one of the primary markers used to designate between adolescence and adulthood.  By most American standards the average young adult should be financially independent of their parents by age 22, or about the age you are expected to finish college.   However, only about 24 percent of young adults are actually financially independent…

Major depression is a mental health disorder categorized by persistent sad or depressed mood and the loss of interest in regular activities, creating a significant impact in daily life.  If depression is severe or left untreated it can lead to many negative impacts on your life as well as your health.  The recent pandemic has…

Experiencing trauma is increasingly common in the U.S, with research estimating that as many of 70% of adults have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. While everyone who experiences trauma processes and handles it differently, it is seen as one of the biggest risk factors for nearly all behavioral…

Many children are exposed to traumatic events at some point in their lives, with research stating that as many as 61% of adults have experienced at least one type of adverse childhood experience, and nearly 1 in 6 have experienced 4 or more adverse childhood experiences. Another study claims that number could be even higher…

Young adults who are struggling with failure to launch syndrome often underestimate how hard it is supposed to be to live independently. They understand that they have struggled with motivation, but assume that being more responsible and cleaning up after themselves may be sufficient in helping them transition to adult roles. Independence goes beyond physical…

Do you find yourself saying “my son never leaves his room” on a regular basis? Does it feel like a struggle to help him socialize and put himself out into the world? Your son may be experiencing social isolation. Social isolation is often marked by the following behaviors: Avoidance of social interaction due to shame or depression.…

For many young adults, graduating high school and living on your own is the first time in their lives that they have ever felt completely physically alone. They are halfway between being surrounded by their biological family and grade-school peers and forming their own social families, but being caught in the middle can feel overwhelming…