PROBLEMS OF MID-LIFE

Are you dealing with “role overload?” 

Many people in mid-life, especially women, find themselves filling lots of roles:  mother, wife, employee, volunteer, and all too often, caregiver to an aging parent.  We can’t always have it all or do it all, and the stress of trying to be all things to all people can bring about relationship problems, physical complaints, anxiety disorders and depression. 

Are you grieving a loss? 

Loss is a normal part of life.  Grief is the mental anguish we suffer as a result of a loss.  Our losses tend to increase as we get older—children leave home, parents or spouses die, marriages fails, chronic illness develops, bodies change—and so, we find ourselves grieving.   Sometimes grief becomes overwhelming or cannot be managed.  At those times, a trained person to listen and empathize can help us find ways to manage grief and move forward. 

Are you at a major transition in your life?

Mid-life can be a time of major change.  Women who have been homemakers for many years find themselves uncertain of their role when the children get older.  Perhaps the relationship between husband and wife has been neglected for years, with the kids always coming first or serving as a convenient distraction to dealing with marital problems.  When we reach our fifties, the possibilities in life may look less varied and interesting--yet, we may have 30 years or more left to pursue new careers or interests!  How do we make the right choices for the second half of our lives?

If this is where you are in life right now, I can help you.  I have "been there," both personally and with other clients.  I truly understand what you are facing.  I will listen to your troubles with warmth and compassion, actively work with you to find greater balance and satisfaction in your life.