Life Transition Counseling

Finally graduating from high school, college, or grad school after years of hard work, all-night study sessions, and unforgettable parties, marrying the love of your life, losing the love of your life, moving across country to a strange new city, earning a promotion at work, preparing for retirement, the joy (and sometimes fear) of having a baby or grandchild, the confusion, terror, and hormones while going through puberty, coping with the death of a loved one, as well as increasing awareness of your own mortality… life transitions come in all shapes and sizes. Life transitions are developmental, i.e. age and maturational related, initiating with conception and birth and shadowing us throughout our entire lifespan. Finding family transitional therapy in Northeast Philadelphia doesn’t have to be difficult or unpredictable.

Life is unpredictable; there’s no telling what tomorrow will bring. Many of us find ourselves intimidated and anxious in the midst of transitions and change, but the truth is, the only sure thing, the only constant in life, literally is change. Although transitions bring a sense of the unknown, they’re also capable of creating a sense of excitement, much like an amusement park ride. We don’t need to fear change, but must become more intentional and deliberate in our responses to change. Change is what makes life exciting and worth living. Think about it: Without change we would not have the joy of WiFi, smartphones, and streaming Netflix!

Philly Family Life Counseling, Dr. Gene Devers can be a helpful support to navigate any and all uncomfortable feelings triggered by change in your life, and can assist individuals and families in enhancing their tools of resiliency so they can embrace all of the change life has to offer. The Northeast Philadelphia life transition counseling provided by Dr. Gene Devers can provide the tools necessary to shift to a wider perspective, fostering strength, confidence, empowerment, and self-actualization within you and your family members.

When you feel overwhelmed by major changes in your life, there are three things you can do to navigate those transitions successfully:

Allow yourself to be FLEXIBLE.

Life transitions, such as starting a new job or getting a promotion, often force you to learn new skills or reexamine the way you think and approach work. These differences may be frustrating, confusing, and downright annoying at times. However, just keep rolling with the punches. Sometimes we must accept that the way we do things is not the only way—or indeed the right way at all.

Train yourself to be PATIENT.

Change NEVER happens overnight, so don’t expect it to. For instance, if you’ve decided to start a diet or new workout regimen, you wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t see results right away… you didn’t become out of shape or unhealthy overnight, and your body won’t change overnight, either. But, it will eventually! So allow yourself to be patient during times of transition, because the old adage rings true: “Rome was not built in a day”.

Be willing to FORGIVE yourself.

Sometimes we fail in life, but that is okay. You likely do not expect your spouse, children, co-workers, or friends to be perfect—so allow yourself that same courtesy. Change often comes with great risk, and failure can be inevitable. Grant yourself grace. When you fall short, remember the wise words of Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.”

Remember: Be flexible, be patient, and always forgive yourself. Northeast Philadelphia Life Transition Counseling can help.

Dr. Devers provides Transitional Therapy to people from all walks of life, and has the experience and expertise to guide you to solutions that work for you and enhance these worthwhile tools in your “Transitional Toolbox”. Learn more about what therapy is like at Philly Family Life Counseling, and how it can help you work through your challenges and achieve your goals.

Contact Dr. Devers at 215/677-3810 or by emailing Gene@PhillyFamilyLifeCounseling.com. Adding these worthwhile tools to your “Transitional Toolbox” will allow you to maneuver all of life’s changes.