The Adult Chair

“An excellent ‘how to act like an adult’ manual that would assist anyone looking to shelve self-doubt, handle triggers, relinquish grudges, and learn self-compassion.”—Library Journal, starred review “A practical roadmap to emotional maturity. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, codependency, or feeling stuck, this book provides a clear, actionable framework to help you live with confidence, clarity, and emotional strength.”—Michael Hyatt, New York Times Bestselling Author and Business Coach “Chalfant’s vulnerability and authenticity are a breath of fresh air, especially for those of us in the mental health and healing fields. She truly embodies the ‘inner work’ she teaches, making her an inspiring guide on the path to transformation.”— Liz Burkholder, PhD, mind-body medicine, holistic nurse practitioner and founder of GoWithin Institute “With Chalfant’s beautiful real-life examples, along with practical how-to lists, anyone could read this book to be set on a true path to self-transformation and healing.”—Dr. Pam Staples, founder of Relational Joy “The Adult Chair distills complex ideas into accessible insights and practical tools. This is the road map you need to embrace life fully and fearlessly.”—Amberly Lago, USA Today bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey “A transformative approach to emotional healing.”—Ross Rosenberg, MEd, LCPC, CADC, author of The Human Magnet Syndrome and The Codependency Revolution “The Adult Chair offers a powerful, interactive journey out of the often-murky depths of childhood wounds into lasting transformation.”—Patti Elledge, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Mentor; adult attachment specialist “Chalfant’s openness and honesty in sharing how she has applied the Adult Chair Model to her own life will make readers feel like they truly have a coach in their corner whom they can trust.”—Karen Gelstein, Trauma and Addiction Therapist; EMDR and somatic practitioner “If you are ready to get unstuck, truly understand yourself on the deepest level, and break past any old limiting patterns or cycles that are holding you back, this is a must-read.”—Elyse Archer, founder and CEO, She Sells “The Adult Chair is both deeply illuminating and incredibly actionable. This book is a game changer.”—Prema Gaia, founder of Nervous System Support “A powerful guide for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional freedom.”—Catherine Plano, PhD, MCC, founder of Rise & Thrive Global and author of Shifts Only Happen Once You Own Your Sh!t “Chalfant brilliantly illuminates how we lose ourselves along the way and, more importantly, how we can reclaim our power, confidence, and authenticity in our adult lives.”—Jessica Papineau, CEO and founder of CSJ Authentic Fashion Styling “Michelle Chalfant has created a life-changing guide, brilliantly illuminating how we lose ourselves along the way and, more importantly, how we can reclaim our power, confidence, and authenticity in our adult lives.”—Jessica Papineau, CEO and founder of CSJ Authentic Fashion Styling