Life Transitions

What are life transitions?

Life transitions are events that mark significant changes in your life. Common examples include:

• Leaving school or college
• Reaching a landmark age like 30, 40, 50, or 60
• Relocating or moving home
• Getting married or making a long-term commitment
• Gender reassignment
• Having a child
• Starting a new job
• Job loss or demotion
• Relationship breakdown
• Chronic illness or disability
• Bereavement
• Retirement

Many life transitions are challenging or cause considerable distress. Some are positive, but any major change can trigger emotional upheaval and difficulties in adapting.

How do life transitions impact my mental health?

Life transitions involve change — something many people find difficult. Change presents risks and stress; for example, you might worry about how long it’ll take to settle into a new job or home and whether you’ve made the right decision.

A transition could also make you reevaluate your life so far, looking at what you have and haven’t achieved, how happy you are, and what might happen in the future. You might be upset and frustrated that your life hasn’t followed your intended path and feel confused about what to do next. You might panic at how time’s passing with so much left to do.

Experiencing these emotions and managing change is often challenging. Some people develop chronic stress or mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, while those who already have these disorders might find their symptoms worsening.

How can I manage life transitions successfully?

Derek offers various kinds of support and talk therapies for people experiencing life transitions, including:

• Grief counseling
• Relationship counseling
• Career counseling
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (MBCT)
• Person-centered therapy
• Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
• Strength-based therapy
• Christian Counseling
• Faith-based counseling

Derek chooses the most suitable therapies for you after evaluating your problems and their severity. He can help you realistically evaluate your life and what you’ve achieved and identify the positive elements of life transitions. 

Derek can also work with you to design new, achievable life goals and recommend activities like learning additional skills to improve your prospects. If you have problems with stress, Derek can teach you mindfulness meditation techniques to keep it under control.

Whatever life transitions you experience, visit Logos Mental Health and Wellness, for compassionate care and practical advice. Call to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.