06/30/2026 03:14:30 PMHannah Van Sickle

Father's Day often shines a spotlight on dads' roles during childhood—coaching sports teams, helping with homework, and teaching life lessons. But the influence of father figures doesn't end with adolescence. Emerging adulthood, broadly defined as the period between ages 16 and 29, is marked by major transitions. While these years can be exciting, they can also bring significant stress and uncertainty. Read on for practical guidance from Doolan, a licensed psychologist and graduate of the MA in Forensic and Counseling Psychology and PsyD in Clinical Psychology programs at William James College, about how to support emerging adult males as they navigate life’s ups and downs.

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