Life Transitions

Many circumstances can be considered a life transition – changes in a role, relationship, or job, for example. Some are easier than others, but generally, change is hard and uncomfortable. During your lifetime, you will likely experience many types of changes, some easier than others. But any major life change can be stressful.

Even what are usually considered positive life transitions - like graduating, getting married, having a baby, or starting a new job - can be stressful transitions.  However, when a life change is unexpected or unwanted, it can bring up complicated feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, and doubt, and these feelings can be especially hard to manage.

Do you want to make a change, but don’t know where to start or feel paralyzed?  Or maybe you don’t know exactly what change you want, but you know what you’re doing isn’t working?  There are times in life when we realize our current situation is no longer tolerable. It isn’t working anymore or may even be emotionally toxic and you realize you’re going to have to create positive change for yourself.

Let me help you explore the possibilities and find the path best suited for you.

Common life transitions that can be challenging include: 

• Getting married / divorced

• Ending a relationship / starting a new relationship

• New role (parent, spouse, caregiver)

• Moving to a new city / state

• Starting a new job or responsibilities

• Losing a job or changing careers

• Graduating / going back to school

• Retirement

• Empty nesting

• Change in health / abilities

• Loss of a loved one

• Coming out