COUNSELING FOR MILITARY, NATIONAL GUARD, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR PARTNERS
Your job (or your partner’s job) is demanding. There’s long hours, lots of stress, and truly life or death situations. There are challenges that are unique to your lifestyle and it's important to have a therapist who understands your language and your lifestyle.
How individual counseling can help you
Individual counseling provides a safe and confidential space for you to unload the burdens you have been carrying. In a supportive environment, the benefits of therapy can include:
Creation of self-awareness
Become more aware of your thoughts and feelings so you can learn how to face unpleasant situations and decrease the stress associated with them.Beginning a journey of self-exploration
Understanding who you are, your beliefs and values will help you to uncover which things are more meaningful to you. Self-exploration is an essential part of therapy and allows you to explore the authentic you.Enhancing communication skills
Improved communication skills can help you express your expectations, desires, and beliefs in a more effective and confident way. These skills can also help increase your emotional intelligence, empathy, and your ability to be an effective listener; improving relationships at home and at work.Creating healthy coping skills
Learn to identify the triggers and unhealthy patterns and replace them with healthy coping mechanisms that allow you to effectively manage stressful situations.Learning about boundaries
Recognize your physical and emotional boundaries and where you need them so you can prioritize self-care, healthy relationships, and important tasks.
