Quarterlife Crisis?

If you feel like you might be having a midlife crisis 25 years too early, then you're not alone in experiencing what’s been called a Quarterlife Crisis. Maybe you're feeling unfulfilled at work, strained in your relationships, unhappy with your dating life, financially insecure, or just feeling unhappy or alone. Transitioning into “real life” isn't what it used to be and it’s taking longer for young adults to transition into traditional markers of full adulthood.  This period of transition, known as one’s “quarterlife,” can be filled with frustration, disappointment, anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of meaning or purpose.

Unfortunately, while all people go through this transition, few people talk about it openly, which can create more anxiety and hopelessness.

What is QuarterLife+10?

QuarterLife+10 is a therapy group for unmarried professionals in their mid-20s to mid-30s. In the group, you’ll explore the question: Who am I now and where will I be in 10 years? You'll gain feedback and support from your peers and learn new life and relationship skills to help you grow and realize your goals.

Why is this happening to me?

The last several decades have brought about societal changes that affect young adults in new ways. Some statistics about modern twenty-somethings: about 50% of them currently live at home (a 50% increase since the 1970s); they average 8.6 jobs during their 20s; they are in the first generation who will not do as well financially as their parents; average student load debt has doubled in the past decade to nearly $20,000; 41% of them say they face nearly unbearable stress. Furthermore, the changes are so extensive that people are now reaching traditional markers of adulthood much later in life. In the 1960s, 77% of women and 65% of men at age 30 had left home, earned a higher degree, become financially independent, married, and had a child. Today, those numbers have dropped to 46% of women and 31% of men.

A Note from the Group Leaders:

For both of us, our late 20s were marked by uncertainty, disappointment, and confusion. We each wished we could have been a part of a supportive group of peers who were experiencing similar feelings, challenges, and hopes. QuarterLife+10 was created to give young adults a place to support each other through the exploration of personal and interpersonal issues. We hope that our experiences with quarterlife crises help us bring compassion, understanding, and wisdom to the group. Please let us know how we can help you.

~ Nathan Gehlert, Ph.D., LPC

~ Lena Aburdene, M.S.