Expert Panel: Individuation and Differentiation: When to Push and When to Pull Back

In individuation, our role as parents shifts from managing our child’s care to supporting their journey toward independence. As adult children navigate this process, parents must provide space for them to struggle and develop confidence in problem-solving. This can be challenging, as our instinct is to rescue them from discomfort. We’ll explore how to balance giving our young adult children the space they need, differentiate their struggles from our own feelings, and adjust our support while keeping it impactful.