Therapy will empower you to no longer feel stuck

No matter what type of transition you may be facing, we at Block Counseling may be able to help.

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YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS

Struggling with something does not mean you are failing

Is your life being impacted by major life events such as: going back to school, a new addition to the family (child or marriage), a work promotion, moving to a new residence or city, loss of a job, end of a significant relationship, or so on? We work with clients to see the opportunity for growth in their time of transition.

Sometimes the transitions of life come very quickly, while other transitions provide more time for preparation. In any case, you may find that you feel ill-equipped to manage the emotions or shifts in dynamics that come as a result. If you have found yourself wondering why did you decided to take on this transition or wondering how will you make it to the other side, you are in good company, as many of us have asked ourselves the same.

SELF-DISCOVERY

It’s time to reevaluate your life.

Life transitions ask that we reevaluate how we have been engaging with life and find a new rhythm. This can be daunting. You may find your sleep/wake routine, work/life balance, eating balanced meals, time with loved ones, and the like, have all being disrupted and taking a back seat as the transition may be requiring a lot of your time or mental energy. You may find yourself irritable "for no reason". When these are positive transitions, people in your life may not understand why you are struggling, after all these changes are “good”. And when the transition isn’t so positive, you may find yourself feeling unsupported, as others in your life may seem to suggest you should just get passed it.

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FIND YOUR STRENGTH

Life transition counseling can make adjusting easier

With counseling, we talk through what you are currently experiencing and look at strategies to help you manage. This is done through practical means such as making small adjustments to your current routine, that allow more space for rest (even if just a minute or two). More rest typically means improved emotional regulation and solution-finding.

LEARN HOW YOU MANAGE

We look at the tools you already have that help you manage expectations.

INCREASE YOUR TOOLBOX

We look to increase your mental and emotional flexibility and begin to add additional tools to your toolbox. By identifying what tools you already possess, we are able to approach your management of this transition from a place of empowerment. By adding to your toolbox, you will gain access to more strategies.

EMPOWER YOU TO HANDLE CHANGES EFFECTIVELY

With increased emotional regulation and a fully stocked toolbox, you are likely to find that you now see the challenges of transition differently and feel more equipped to take on these challenges directly. Your ability to be flexible increases, you become less reactive and are overwhelmed less often. You see solutions more easily and are less fixated on the barriers. These are the types of changes that you can anticipate after counseling.

GAIN YOUR POWER *

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OUR APPROACH TO HELP YOU

Life Transitions Counseling can shift your thinking.

We utilize an integrative approach, incorporating narrative therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). By combining these two approaches we continually tap into spaces of empowerment while acknowledging the challenges that you are facing. This empowered way of thinking allows you to see where you have influence and control and allows you to focus on those spaces rather than becoming consumed with everything that is of concern. As you practice being present with your agency, you see how you can be an active participant and can move into partnership with the transition rather than taking on a passive stance that leaves you powerless. Our approaches will help you tap into a space of empowerment and shift your thinking. You will no longer feel powerless in your current transition but feel strong and encouraged with guidance to move forward.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You have questions, we have answers

- Getting your first professional job
- Getting Married
- Recovering from Infidelity
- Struggling with getting older
- Financial loss
- Increase of income
- Have a new baby
- Having a miscarriage
- Death of a family member or friend
- Parenting
It’s time to speak with a therapist when you find that the efforts you have taken to manage your transition are not working effectively.You may be feeling like you need more support than you currently have. This support may be in the form of a sounding board, or strategizing, or building additional skills, etc. A therapist can help you to find more options than you may have thought were availableto help you manage the transition more effectively.