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. […]