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Therapy for Life Transitions
Feeling anxious for the future while grieving the past you left behind can leave you feeling stuck.
Life is an ever-changing journey that can be full of twists and turns. Sometimes, the path we're on can lead to unexpected detours that leave us feeling lost, anxious, and unsure of what the future holds. It's not uncommon to experience grief for the past we've left behind, and anxiety about the unknown future ahead. This combination of emotions can leave us feeling stuck, unable to move forward or let go of what's holding us back.
Changes, whether positive or negative, can be difficult to navigate, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future holds. Maybe you recently made a major life change, like starting a new job or moving to another city. Though you planned ahead, you may still feel self-doubt that makes you wonder whether you made the right choices.
On the other hand, life can be unpredictable, and unexpected changes can throw us off course. Whether it's a sudden health issue or the loss of a loved one, these unforeseen events can be incredibly difficult to cope with. It can feel out of your control and may have caused you to suddenly have to take on more responsibilities. You did not feel prepared for this and miss how things once were. You feel helpless, confused, and struggling to find a way forward.
Adapting to change can be a challenge. You don’t have to do it alone.
During therapy, you will learn to manage your feelings in a more productive way based on your values and goals for the future. You will be able to look at things in a different perspective, build confidence, and adapt to your new environment.
In some cases, change brings thoughts and feelings from the past to the surface that prevent you from moving forward. By exploring past experiences and uncovering hidden beliefs or patterns, you can break free from self-limiting beliefs and create new possibilities.
Life Transitions Counseling Can Help
Learn coping strategies to better manage the difficult feelings and emotions you are experiencing
Process the negative thoughts and experiences
Identify you strengths and brainstorm ways to adapt
Improve self care and sleep
Get the support you need while improving relationships with others
FAQs
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Life Changes can be defined as the changes that affect everyday life.
It can be categorized in different ways. Some changes are anticipated such as a new job or moving or going to college. Other transitions are unanticipated such as a loss, a new diagnosis.
Regardless of whether the change is “good” or “bad” or “anticipated” it can be hard to adapt.
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Therapy for life transitions can involve many factors. It depends on how you perceive the change and how you are currently managing it.
Therapy will involve coping strategies such as mindfulness as well as processing and accepting the change to be able to overcome the stress of the situation.
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EMDR can help you look at the event in a different way and move towards acceptance. It can also help reduce the negative feelings that you are holding onto that is holding you back.