Top Questions Asked About Skyterra Young Adult, Answered!
The programs available to help young adults are often as unique as their situation, making the programs a target for misperceptions. There’s a lot to know about Skyterra Young Adult. To help provide clarity about what our program is, what it does, and who it is for, below are three myths and corresponding truths about […]
Dealing with depression as a young adult? You’re not alone.
What is depression? A major depressive episode is defined as a sustained period of time, two weeks or more, with loss of interest or lack of pleasure in life that affects regular routine or day-to-day functioning. Typical symptoms of young adult depression can include: Combat depression with these three strategies: Strategy 1: Get moving to […]
Struggling with family relationships? You could be part of an enmeshed family.
What is enmeshment? Enmeshment is a psychological concept that describes relationships between two or more family members with unclear personal boundaries, often leading to deep emotional pain. Many people don’t realize that they are part of an enmeshed family because it is almost always unintentional. People do realize the deep emotional pain that exists within […]
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 […]
Thinking about going to college? Consider these five strategies.
College can be both an exciting and stressful time in your life. You are often experiencing your first extended time away from home and first taste of independence. You will likely experience a wide array of emotions as you navigate new academic and social situations. You may struggle balancing the demands of college and personal […]
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. […]