THE NEXT CHAPTER:
A BOOK CLUB FOR PARENTS

Featured Books for Fall 2023!

  • Failure to Launch

    Next Session Begins:
    Tues, September 26
    4:00 - 5:30 PT / 7:00 - 8:30 ET


    About the book

    Have an adult child that can’t get or keep a job? Do you bend over backwards to keep your young adult free from anxiety? Make their dr’s appts, clean their room and do their laundry? Does your adult child have a mental illness and you’re not sure that they’re capable of managing their own life? If the answer is yes, then [Mark McConville’s] book was written for you…It’s time to stop removing the hurdles your adult child faces. It’s time to stop telling them what to do…This is not the old “tough love” strategy where you make the rules and threaten to kick them out. Instead, [Failure to Launch] is a guide to a slow but steady program of growth thru added responsibilities. It works best with collaboration between parent(s) and young adult children, but collaboration is not required. Designed to show parents how to become more hands off.
    - Adapted from a parent Amazon review, 2022

    Register Here

  • H.O.M.E.

    October


    About the book

    H.O.M.E is a practical guide for parents whose complicated teen has required out-of-home treatment (hospitalization, wilderness, or residential treatment). Authors Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses, both therapists, have worked extensively with families for over two decades. They offer specific suggestions that place parents back in the role of “captain of the ship”. Understanding that tools and strategies alone are not enough, Murphy and Moses have also packed their book with probing questions and parent work. Whether you are just getting started in seeking out-of-home placement or you’re preparing for your child’s return home, this book should be at the top of your reading list.
    - Sarah Mackay Lynch, 2023

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Who is The Next Chapter Book Club for?

For parents who want space to continue their journey and regain their quality of life.

If you are seeking to…

  • cultivate confidence and find your "parenting center"

  • explore the difference between enabling & supporting

  • gain understanding of your child's challenges and strengths

  • deepen your connection with your teen or young adult

  • end isolation and join a supportive community

  • receive expert parent coaching for your specific questions

…then join us in reading the book of your choice!

Meet your book club host, Sarah MacKay

Club Membership Includes

  • IMPLEMENTATION WORKBOOK

    Each book club includes a downloadable workbook designed to help you integrate what you’re reading and note key takeaways. Equally important, you'll have a place to set weekly intentions to create change and track your progress. You’ll choose what best fits your situation.

  • LAZER COACHING GROUPS

    Two additional  60-minute live Q & A zoom to provide targeted coaching an d support. You can submit questions in advance and they’ll be answered whether you’re able to attend or not. Recordings of the Q & A sessions are available only to those in the group.

  • FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    You’ll have a book group community forum to connect with other parents, share how things are going, and lend each other support. Some members use the FB group to create accountability for themselves–and yes, occasionally we vent “just a little” about how challenging parenting our complicated kids can be.

  • EXPERT INTERVIEWS AND VISITS

    Authors occasionally join us for a live Zoom to discuss the book as a group, or they are available for a recorded interview to answer your specific questions. Other book clubs are joined by an expert for an insightful, informative conversation. Recordings are available.

  • RELATED RESOURCES

    For each book, Sarah will provide additional related resources such as podcasts, articles, checklists etc.

Let’s start your family’s next chapter together…

“We’re still a work in progress, but I’m feeling so much more hopeful…”

“I loved being able to discuss a book with other parents whose kids have similar issues. I always have the best intentions when I start reading a new parenting book, and I take tons of notes and highlight things that apply to me. But I find it so hard to actually USE any of the strategies the author suggests. The book club discussions with other parents and the homework challenges kind of kicked me off my butt. Plus Sarah’s insights probably saved me from a blunder or two. I ended up introducing some changes at home with my son that were long overdue. We’re still a work in progress, but I’m feeling so much more hopeful…”

~ mom of a twentysomething

Other Book Club Selections

QUESTIONS?

  • No, you will need to purchase a copy of the book. If possible, order your book before the first meeting of the book club

  • Sorry, the Book Club is for parents only. Partners can join at a reduced rate. Contact Sarah for details.

  • We record meetings for internal use only. To protect members’ confidentiality, we do not make recordings available. However, Sarah makes separate short recordings after each meeting in case you miss the LIVE book club meeting. She summarizes key points from the discussion and the chapters.

  • YES, please do. Creating community is an important part of our process together. We’re not just discussing the book: we’re sharing our stories, supporting each other, and setting intentions. Feel free to turn your camera off during short breaks or if you need to grab a cup of tea.

“In any given moment we have two options: To step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”

- Abraham maslow