This book offers mental health practitioners and policy-makers a systemic view of families with adult children who struggle to emerge into adulthood. It guides therapists in helping families rediscover their agency facing issues such as social withdrawal, family accommodation, entitlement, dysfunctional dependence, suicide threats, and addiction.'From first-hand experience, I can witness how crucial it is to integrate Adult Entrenched Dependence (AED) into a therapeutic road map. This book provides the perfect introduction to AED and how to implement it in the treatment. It is a must-have addition to the bookshelf of every mental health professional treating patients in the twenty-first century.' Joseph Zohar, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, and Director of Post-Trauma Center, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Israel