Many of us love the holidays. Perhaps an equal number loathe
them. Either way, they're filled with stress. Visiting one's dysfunctional
family, or not seeing said family, giving or receiving the right gifts, being
with a challenging partner or feeling alone, these are just a few of the issues
that come up for us this time of year.
A surprising number of my psychotherapy clients tell me they
worry that they won't have enough to talk about to fill the 45 minutes. My
coaching clients sometimes have concerns about how well they're using the time.
Many clients come to me saying how long they've waited before finally making the
call to schedule an appointment.
These are some of the specific concerns I hear and the reasons
they should NOT keep you from getting some help:
1.
My issues
are boring. Starting therapy or coaching does not mean you are entering a
contest for who has the most interesting, exotic or unique life. Your difficulties,
be they holiday concerns, boyfriend problems, problems with your sister, boss
or children, are the stuff of therapy and coaching. Yes, people all over the
world are fighting for freedom, suffering injustice and the like, but I'm there
to guide you through your procrastination, insomnia or panic, not to end world
hunger. During your session, your issues are the most important thing in the
world for both of us.
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