A
Journey of Self-Discovery
Psychological
counseling is a process that helps you get to know yourself better
and enables you to
use what you learn
to make changes you haven’t been able to make before. It
takes place in an emotionally safe environment and teaches you
how to think
about your
thoughts, feelings, and actions in an objective, non-judgmental,
compassionate way. The better you understand yourself, the more
effectively you can
relate to yourself and others, handle challenging situations, and
work toward
meaningful accomplishments that enhance the quality of your life.
• Why
You Should Seek Counseling
Many people come to counseling because
they are in crisis. In the process of resolving the crisis they begin
to uncover their strengths, learn
how to capitalize on them, and develop more resilience. The result
is more fulfilling relationships, better coping skills, more successful
careers, and greater happiness overall. If you want to keep your mental
and emotional health healthy, you should not hesitate to get professional
help.
 • When
You Should Seek Counseling
You don’t have to
be psychologically disturbed or wait until you are in a crisis situation
to seek counseling.
Many people seek counseling
for help in resolving issues related to the everyday stresses of
life,
which can at times seem overwhelming. Candidates for counseling could
have issues associated with work-related stress, relationship-related
stress, or other personal growth issues that could be more quickly
and easily resolved with the assistance of a trained professional.
There are times of course when your problem may be acute, causing
you and
those
around you deep suffering. If that is the case, you should not hesitate
to get professional help.
• When
You Should Continue Counseling
Once the crisis or situation that
brought you into counseling has been resolved, you may choose to take
your personal growth to the next level
by going deeper into unresolved issues from the past, discovering the
root causes of your problems, so the problems do not reoccur and so you
can sustain the positive changes you have made.
• When
You Should End Counseling
Counseling is complete when you can accept
reality as it is, face challenges with confidence, and relate to
yourself and others lovingly, joyfully,
and compassionately. It is complete when you determine that you have
become your own best counselor and when you are able to sustain the
desired changes you have made without the support of a professional.
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