How Does Counseling Work?

Even in separation or divorce situations, counseling takes a holistic view of your life and builds from strengths.  Talking through challenges in a safe environment can help us see events in a different light.  Counselors can help draw connections between the past and the present, which can lead to deeper understanding, greater insight and less stress, anxiety, and depression.

 

How Do I Know If I Need Counseling?

Engaging in counseling is a personal decision.  There is no “checklist” or specific criteria.  Counseling, however, can be especially helpful when faced with life-changing situations such as separation or divorce.  If you find yourself struggling in areas of your life which were previously well-managed, you may benefit from talking to a trained, non-judgmental listener in a safe space.

 

How Can Counseling Help Me?

Counseling can help you understand how your past may be affecting the present.  Speaking with a trained listener can assist in clarifying your views on situations.  A counselor can help make sense of the swirls of emotions that come with separation or divorce.  Counseling can help you learn to react to challenges in a positive way, gain insight and understanding and improve communication.  Together, with your counselor, you can develop strategies to navigate your separation or divorce in a healthy way.

 

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Improved insight, understanding & communication skills can lead to healthier separations or divorce.