Life transitions are usually life changing events that cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. They can be predictable – such as children leaving the home or marriage but they can often be unpredictable – such as a move, an accident or a loss. Many people will experience life transitions during mid-life or when deciding to change careers or job focus.
What are other examples of life transitions?
- Pregnancy
- Becoming a parent
- Divorce
- Leaving home
- Empty Nest Syndrome
- Career change or loss of career
- Health changes
How will counseling will help me?
Counseling will help you realize change is inevitable, that life is going to happen whether we want it to or not. Your perspective on that realization is the key. Counseling can help you learn to accept change and move on in life. Often times, you need a supportive person to guide you through the transitional period. I can offer perspective and support throughout those difficult transitions. We will work together to fill your “tool box” with a variety of ways to manage the stressors and emotions related to your specific situation.
If life transitions are normal, why do I feel so overwhelmed?
Transition means change. We are often consciously or subconsciously resistant to change. Most of us like some predictability in our everyday lives and the unknown does cause a certain amount of fear and stress.
For example, marriage can be a difficult life transition despite the happiness involved in finding love and companionship. One goes from being in charge of all their decision making processes and thinking about their wants and needs to entering a partnership, where decisions are made together after discussion and sometimes compromise.
Graduating college or high school is another example of what can be a difficult life transition. Becoming an independent adult after leaving home involves setting up a residence, paying bills, setting a career path and balancing work and home – these things can feel overwhelming and stressful even though they are a normal part of the life process. And attached are the photos to go on the Life Transition page. Thanks!
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