Help for parents of non-emerging young adults
Failure to launch treatment is for parents of highly dependent adult children (typically 18-26, but that can vary!) who are stagnant in life. This often looks like children who are: not in education, employment or training; have virtually no social ties, are cloistered, have reversed day/night cycles, often refusing mental health treatment, and often addicted to internet, gaming, or phone use. Parents in this situation typically present as: extremely frustrated (“we’ve tried everything!”), self-blaming, isolated from support system (especially on this issue), and anxious about how their own futures will play out with their kid not progressing.
This treatment helps parents control what they can–their own actions to help spark a change. This treatment is currently being offered in group or 1:1 formats.
Learn what you can and can’t do and what works
We can guide you to understand what behaviors get you closer to the life you want to live and what may be inadvertently enabling your young adults dysfunctional behavior.
In this program parents will learn about: typical development challenges at this age, how different common diagnoses (anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD) can impact the typical developmental trajectory and your child’s emotional experience, how you may be unwittingly be contributing to their stagnation (no blame here!), and what you can do to spark motivation and change.
Improve your relationship with your child
A relationship with a young adult is different than one with a teenager or a fully-launched adult. On one hand, young adults often need their parents for financial help or a place to stay; on another hand you want them to move forward and function better. We can provide guidance in how to communicate with compassion and boundaries.
Get supported and find your community
The journey of launching a non-emerging adult is lonely. Often times parents find themselves isolated because their peers kids’ have moved forward in life and their own families just don’t “get it”. This is normal—and we connect you with other people who can relate because they are in a similar situation.
Common Questions
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No, just the parents/caregivers. We will teach you how to change your behavior to help spark motivation and increase functioning.
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Typically I see parents of kids who are ages 18-26, but sometimes kids are a bit older, thats OK!
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We are happy to help you figure out the best path forward. Fill out the “get started” form and we will be in touch.
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We are happy to answer any questions and can offer a 15m consultation to see if this program is right for you. Reach out by filling out the “get started” form and we will be in touch.
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The program includes: 8-group sessions, and a 30m 1:1 check-in half-way through the group.
Start date TBD (We run about 3-4 groups/year, so please reach out to get on the waiting list for the next group).
Cost: $630/family for 8-group sessions, 1:1 30m support session halfway through group, and email support. Please note, all participants are required to participate in a 1:1 75m intake session with me, billed at $270.
“Emily was an excellent facilitator and teacher, setting the tone for an open and non-judgmental atmosphere. The experience and advice helped my husband and me work together better, and we have seen a number of successes with our young adult, and in our family. I have already highly recommended the group to others!”
—Katy F.
Learn to launch your young adult.
We will review your information and see if you are a good fit for 1:1 support or group coaching.