Life Transitions
Most people have experienced a significant change in their lives, whether it is positive (a new job or marriage) or negative (loss of a relationship or loved one). While some people can adapt to change, others may feel like their world has been turned upside down. It is during these times that they may go through stages of emotional discomfort, grief and anxiety as they face the unknown. Engaging in therapy to learn healthy coping skills for life transitions can be beneficial for our mental health and overall well-being.
What may seem like a big transition to one person may not feel that way to someone else. These transitions can be positive, negative, planned, or unexpected and still have a strong effect on us emotionally. A few transitions you might be in the middle of:
Divorce/Breakups
Moving
Graduation
Health Problems
Career transitions
Marriage
Birth
Death
Life Transitions With Counseling
The goal of counseling through a life transition is to help individuals get through these life changes with healthy coping mechanisms. Below are some goals therapists commonly use to help people feel prepared for future transitions in their lives. These strategies can help get you through any transition in life and have proved effective:
Accepting that change is a part of life
Identify and express feelings
Reframe thoughts towards change
Stress management
Maintaining a healthy routine
Engage in social interaction and support
Appreciate the benefits of change