Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point
you in the direction of a solution. Many people find counseling to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, relationships,
family concerns and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain depend on how well you put into practice what you learn
and can include:
• Attaining
a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Resolving issues that led you to seek therapy
• Find new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
•
Manage anger, depression and other emotional pressures
• Improve communication skills – learn how to listen
to others and have others listen to you
• Get unstuck from unhealthy patterns – breaking old behaviors and
develop new ones
What if I don’t
know my goals for therapy?
If you aren’t
sure what your goals are for therapy, your first task is to figure that out. It may take a few sessions before a direction
is clarified. During the course of counseling your goals may change, however establishing a direction will help you get the
most out of the experience.
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