Meet Eleanor... I have been a social worker, grief expert and dementia/caregiving specialist for over 20 years - 12 of them have been providing counseling in private practice. During my academic years, and professional career, I have learned several models including doing personal work as a client on the receiving end of the Internal Family Systems model. I have brought my collective knowledge together evolving to become a 3-A Coping Strategist. As a 3-A Coping Strategist, I provide customized support for my clients to become empowered with coping strategies and methods during tough times. The objective is for you to monitor yourself with awareness from a loss perspective under the driving force of the 3-A Coping Framework components I developed: Acknowledge Assess Assist.
Acknowledge reality, Assess the impact, Assist with strategies;
Assist by Acknowledging and Assessing.
Meet Erin... Erin is a 42 year old client I had sessions with every two weeks for a year. She was assisted by acknowledging and assessing past losses in her life that went back to when she was 5 years old. Exploring her past and applying coping methods and strategies assisted in dealing with tough times she was facing. In addition to addressing personal issues, she successfully got over a major hurdle in her career.
"I found Eleanor when I was struggling to cope with the many different losses that had occurred in my life. The strategies I learned during our sessions helped me process many years of pain and also allowed me to regain my confidence."
Seeking therapeutic counseling, as Erin did, is a courageous step toward improving mental health and well-being. To maximize positive outcomes, you can consider the following strategies:
Choosing the right counselor:Â It is important to choose a counselor you like who is a right fit to develop a strong working relationship, a therapeutic alliance to work collaboratively. Different counselors have different styles and areas of expertise so find one who resonates with your needs.
Set clear goals: Setting specific, realistic goals can help guide the counseling process and provide a sense of direction and purpose. It is optimum if you and your counsellor are aligned on your goals.
Commit to the Process:Â Counseling often requires time, effort and discipline. Regular attendance and active participation in sessions are crucial. You may enter into counselling with gusto that fades as you move into the fourth and fading more as you go into the fifth session if you do not possess the commitment to stay disciplined and face the challenges of making the changes needed to move forward stronger. Erin was committed, motivated and stayed the course.
Apply in Your Daily Life: Be willing to engage in any recommended exercises or homework between sessions as this can enhance progress. The main work is not what goes on in the session but how it gets played out and practiced in your daily life.
Review: Periodically review your progress toward your goals with your counselor. Celebrate achievements and adjust goals or strategies as needed to stay on track.
Keep in mind that counseling is an open and honest collaborative process, and your active participation plays a crucial role towards obtaining positive results.
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