How to have a healthier relationship with your phone
Independence and life as an emerging adult is full of challenges, and there is one constant that remains: technology. Cell phones are not going away, and technology is taking over our time and attention. Excessive phone use is a problem for many people, both as an addiction and as an impulse control issue. Whether you […]
The 12 Must-Read Books for Parents of Young Adults
The key to forming long-lasting relationships with your adult children comes down to something very simple: understanding. Understanding your adult children will open doors to critical conversations and will convey the love and support you want to provide, which your young adult craves. All of us, no matter the age, struggle to connect with others […]
Transitional living: Not a teenager, not an adult
The transitional period between being a teenager and being a young adult is inevitable. Usually, that period only lasts a few years. For some young adults, it can last longer…much longer. As young men and women graduate high school or college and work towards independence, there can be barriers to adulthood. Anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, […]
Residential program: Life at Skyterra Young Adult
Young Adults and parents often ask what a typical stay is like at Skyterra Young Adult. During a stay at our wellness program, men and women ages 18 to 29 learn tools and strategies they can immediately apply to daily practice. Our guests explore nutrition, fitness, life skills, and mental health while challenging the ways […]
Independent living: Thriving outside of the nest
The comforts of home keep many young adults from leaving the nest. Responsibility doesn’t exist, there are no bills to pay or schedules to follow. There is no stress or anxiety from going to college, dealing with roommates, finding a job, or deciding what other paths to take in life. There’s too much pressure in […]
More than Peter Pan: About failure to launch
What is failure to launch? Failure to launch is also known as Peter Pan syndrome, after the famous story of the boy who never grows up. And no, we are not talking about the famous Matthew McConaughey movie. Young adults stay home, do not seek employment, and begin to withdraw from the world. Many young […]
Anxiety camp: Overwhelmed by the world
What is anxiety? Anxiety disorders are a group of disorders that are characterized by intense, excessive, and continuous worry and fear about typical everyday situations. Many young adults with an anxiety disorder are so scared and stressed that they are not able to function properly. Anxiety impacts the way that young adults feel and behave. […]