Running Away from Home: the Phenomenon of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement and Repair Possibilities

"Running Away from Home: the Phenomenon of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement and Repair Possibilities" is a presentation by Dr. Emily Mohr on June 26, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m.

The session covers the what, who, and why of family estrangement between adult children and parents, along with the repair experience and evidence-based strategies for rebuilding those relationships. Attachment theory is used as the framework for the discussion, and time is reserved for Q&A.

To attend, sign up via UT Learn. Employees or retirees of UT System should email eap@austin.utexas.edu to receive the Zoom link.