How Therapy Can Help With Big Life Changes
They say there are only two things in life you can count on: death and taxes. I would add a third: changes. Every person goes through changes in life. And some of those changes can be significant.
Whether you are moving to a new city, becoming parents, preparing for a deployment, or ending a relationship, you may find dealing with change to be stressful. But there is good news. Therapy can absolutely help you navigate these big life changes so you can make the absolute best decision for you.
Here are some ways counseling can help with big life changes:
Managing Expectations
There’s the change itself, and then there’s what we expect life to be during and after the change. Often we can feel stress when reality does not align with our expectations of reality. Therapy can help you manage your expectations so that the transition is peaceful and realistic.
A Positive Framework
Change means one door closes as another one opens. But many people put all of their focus and attention on that closing door. Focusing on an ending can make us feel depressed and anxious.
A therapist can help you focus on the new opportunities ahead of you. This can improve your state of mind, which will ultimately help you make the most of the current situation.
Self-Care
For many of us, change means burning the candle at both ends and not taking care of ourselves. Therapy can remind us (as many times as needed) that we need to make our physical and mental health a priority during this transition.
Now that you see some of the ways therapy can help you through the biggest changes in your life, it’s time to find a therapist who can help you find insight and fresh perspective. If you’d like to explore therapy further, please reach out to me. I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
SOURCES:
https://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/blog/six-ways-counselors-can-help-clients-dealing-with-major-change/
http://creativeresolutionsinc.com/2021/07/20/how-counseling-can-help-you-through-life-changes/
https://bestdaypsych.com/adjusting-to-big-life-changes/