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Helping Young Adults Struggling with Trauma Regain their Sense of Self

Helping Young Adults Struggling with Trauma Regain their Sense of Self

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…

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Childhood Trauma In Young Adults Can Influence Beliefs and Routines

Childhood Trauma In Young Adults Can Influence Beliefs and Routines

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…

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Why Are Young Adults Scared of Adulting

The Fear of Growing Up: Why Are Young Adults Scared of Adulting?

In 2016, the term ‘adulting’ earned a spot on the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year Shortlist as more young adults began using it to describe taking on adult responsibilities. For the parents of today’s young adult children, these tasks were simply a natural part of life. Now, younger generations often talk about adulting as…

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9 Life Skills for Young Adults Struggling with Failure to Launch_new

9 Life Skills for Young Adults Struggling with Failure to Launch

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…

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Finding A Solution for Parents: “My son never leaves his room”

Finding A Solution for Parents: “My son never leaves his room”

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….

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Self-Reflection and Alone Time is Good for Mental Health in Young Adults

Self-Reflection and Alone Time is Good for Mental Health in Young Adults

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…

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