Failure to Launch in Young Adults
What is it?
If your young adult is unable to finish college classes, make progress in seeking a job, getting vocational training or moving out from your home, but is otherwise capable and talented, then you might be dealing with failure to launch. You and your young adult child who seem unable to make the necessary steps to develop full adult independence will need specialized help to develop the necessary skills that develop grit, resilience and self-confidence that leads to independent thriving.
How we treat it?
Treatment involves identifying and focusing upon values, goals and long-term success. Exposure practice, social skills practice and practical skill training in living independently will help young adults develop self-confidence and competence at the skills of adulthood. Cognitive therapy and behavioral activation will help to establish hope, the ability to take risks and act independently. Gratitude, self-compassion training and positive focus training will help to undermine habits of procrastination, low self-esteem and avoidance.
