WHEN IS COUNSELING HELPFUL?
Everyone experiences problems in the course of life. Some problems pass with time; some can be resolved with personal, creative problem solving; some can be resolved by consulting with family, friends, or through other resources. Sometimes problems persist in spite of all attempts to resolve them. At times, they are just too numerous and overwhelming to manage without additional support. When this occurs, counseling services can provide assistance in problem solving.
Individual counseling may be particularly useful for:
- life changes, such as relationship loss
- cultural isolation or dislocation
- sexual identity difficulties
- ongoing stressors such as depression, substance abuse, or interfering habits
Relationship or family counseling may be particularly useful for:
- problems occurring for one family member that begin to affect the whole family - children's school related problems, depression in one partner, or poor communication
- family or relationship change such as by divorce, death, or separation
- cultural conflict within relationships
- sexual conflict within the family