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For parents who feel overwhelmed, worried, or unsure how to help a young adult in psychological distress, this book offers compassionate, practical guidance.
Emerging adulthood (ages 18–29) is a vulnerable period often marked by anxiety, depression, substance misuse, internet misuse, and risky behaviors. As children enter adulthood, the parenting role must shift. Instead of being a full-time "caretaker," parents must learn to "pivot" into roles such as "coach," "wise counsel," or "compeer"—and sometimes return to the "caretaker" role when distress intensifies.
The Parent Pivot provides clear guidance, support, and realistic hope for navigating this stage. Written by psychologists with decades of experience supporting emerging adults and their families, the book offers tools and language parents can begin using right away. Even when young adults resist help, readers will find strategies for staying connected without overstepping or disengaging.
You'll learn how to:
• Distinguish between "normal" developmental stress and more serious mental health issues
• Communicate effectively, even during shutdown, conflict, or withdrawal
• Encourage professional help while respecting autonomy
• Determine when and how to seek treatment
• Set healthy boundaries and protect family well-being
• Manage your own stress, fear, and emotional exhaustion
Drawing on clinical research and real-world experience, The Parent Pivot addresses the complex emotional dynamics between parents and their young adults. It guides parents in practicing self-care, mourning lost expectations, and cultivating compassion—for themselves and their adult children.
For parents who feel overwhelmed, worried, or unsure how to help a young adult in psychological distress, this book offers compassionate, practical guidance.
Emerging adulthood (ages 18–29) is a vulnerable period often marked by anxiety, depression, substance misuse, internet misuse, and risky behaviors. As children enter adulthood, the parenting role must shift. Instead of being a full-time "caretaker," parents must learn to "pivot" into roles such as "coach," "wise counsel," or "compeer"—and sometimes return to the "caretaker" role when distress intensifies.
The Parent Pivot provides clear guidance, support, and realistic hope for navigating this stage. Written by psychologists with decades of experience supporting emerging adults and their families, the book offers tools and language parents can begin using right away. Even when young adults resist help, readers will find strategies for staying connected without overstepping or disengaging.
You'll learn how to:
• Distinguish between "normal" developmental stress and more serious mental health issues
• Communicate effectively, even during shutdown, conflict, or withdrawal
• Encourage professional help while respecting autonomy
• Determine when and how to seek treatment
• Set healthy boundaries and protect family well-being
• Manage your own stress, fear, and emotional exhaustion
Drawing on clinical research and real-world experience, The Parent Pivot addresses the complex emotional dynamics between parents and their young adults. It guides parents in practicing self-care, mourning lost expectations, and cultivating compassion—for themselves and their adult children.
Paula J. Gilroy, EdD, is a licensed psychologist retired from 3 years of clinical practice at a university counseling center. She worked with young adults who sought treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, family issues, grief, and loss. As the Assistant Director for Training, Dr. Gilroy provided individual and group supervision for graduate-level students. She offered consultation services to parents concerned about their young adults. Dr. Gilroy co-authored a wide range of scholarly articles and presented her research at national conferences. She lives in Iowa with her husband and menagerie of three dogs, five cats, and one rabbit.
Mikal Crawford, EdD, is a licensed psychologist in Maine retired from 3 years of clinical work with young adults in a university counseling center in Maryland and as a graduate faculty member in counseling and psychology in both Maryland and Maine. She also worked with parents of young adults in psychological distress while they learned to pivot from the caretaker role as these adult children headed to college. Dr. Crawford has written and co-authored scholarly articles and presented at national and international conferences. She lives in Maine with her husband and makes monthly visits to senior living facilities with her therapy dog, Riley.
Introduction: The Pivoting Wheel
Part I. OMG! I Thought I Was Done
Chapter . A World in Chaos
Chapter 2. The Pivots Begin
Part II. Upside Down and Inside Out
Chapter 3. Riding the Dragons: Unhealthy Coping in Young Adults
Chapter 4. Things Fall Apart: Serious Mental Health Issues in Young Adults
Chapter 5. Advanced Skills for Serious Mental Health Issues
Chapter . Help! I Need Somebody, Not Just Anybody
Chapter 7. Becoming Wise Counsel
Part III. Right Side Up Again
Chapter 8. Mourning Your Losses
Chapter 9. Tending Your Own Garden
Chapter . The Compeer State of Mind
References
Index
About the Authors
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Erziehungsratgeber |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781433843631 |
| ISBN-10: | 1433843633 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Carroll, Lynne
Gilroy, Paula J Crawford, Mikal |
| Hersteller: | American Psychological Association (APA) |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 214 x 142 x 16 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Lynne Carroll (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 30.06.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,404 kg |