Life Transitions
Changes are happening in our lives all the time. Sometimes, the change is big (like going to college, divorce or losing a job), or sudden (like a death or accident), or both. Sometimes even changes that are positive (like having a child or living on your own for the first time) are stressful and require some adjustment.
We are actually all naturally wired to adjust to change. But sometimes a life transition can really throw you for a loop, resulting in you feeling stressed, confused or vulnerable.
If that's where you're at, therapy focused on the transition process can help you tap into your own inner resources and develop new ones. With the right tools and mindset, you become empowered to overcome adversity and also transform into a more authentic and confident version of yourself.
Change Can be Beneficial
Change, even difficult change that is neither wanted nor expected, opens the door for you to grow and become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for whatever comes next. Each new challenge is an opportunity to develop new personal skills and obtain a greater awareness of yourself - and often also your connection to family or your community.
Some of the life transitions people encounter and may want help navigating:
- Moving away to college
- Adjusting to university life or your first professional job
- Getting married
- Having a new baby
- Parenting
- "Empty nest" syndrome
- Breakup, separation, or divorce
- Retirement
- Job loss or major change in career
- Relocation
- Financial gain/loss
- Serious illness or disability
- Issues pertaining to aging
- Death of a loved one
- Questioning the meaning of life
- Questioning your faith/spirituality
- Questioning your sexual/gender identity