Relationship transitions
- Starting a romantic relationship: this involves getting to know someone new, navigating intimacy and potentially making a commitment
- Moving in together/getting married: these transitions bring changes to finances, living arrangements and family dynamics
- Separating/getting divorced: these also bring changes to finances, living arrangements and family dynamics marking the end of a relationship
- Becoming a parent: this period can bring immense joy and responsibility as well as stress and new anxieties for some, requiring adjustments to lifestyle, identity and coping strategies
- Empty nest: this transition occurs when children leave home, bringing changes to family dynamics and potentially a renewed focus on other aspects of life
Professional transitions
- Starting a new job: this involves learning new skills, adapting to a new workplace culture and building relationships with colleagues
- Getting promoted: this change can bring increased responsibility, workload and potentially new challenges and opportunities as well as workplace stress and anxiety
- Career change/becoming self employed: this transition involves exploring new interests, acquiring new skills and potentially starting from scratch in a new field (see Working with Business)
- Retirement: as mentioned earlier, this time in life marks the end of full-time work and brings both new opportunities and concerns
Other transitions
- Moving to a new home: this change involves adapting to a new environment, building new relationships and potentially experiencing a culture change. Moving house is often cited as one of the top stressors in life.
- Loss of a loved one: this life event brings immense grief and requires time and support for healing (see Grief & Loss)
- Major illness or disability: this can be life-altering, requiring adjustments to physical and emotional health and wellbeing and potentially impacting daily life
Some transitions we know are coming or we are aware are happening, they may be planned and anticipated too. Others can creep up on us, blind side us and be unexpected and challenging. The important thing is to be aware of the potential impact of transitions and to seek support when needed.
If you are about to experience a life transition or are in the middle of one and are looking for help and support, please reach out to me. In sessions I will guide you through the process of how to navigate through the experience so you can move from coping to thriving, be equipped to live a life you feel good about and create a future you are inspired by.
Sessions are available in person and online.
