Men’s Issues Men sometimes have specific issues related to anger, relationship problems, being a father, career issues, or the “mid-life crisis” that can often benefit from the perspective of another guy who has been there. Many can get a new viewpoint within a few sessions of talking things over with a consultant, and try some changes to get rapid improvements in their lives. While the “mid-life crisis” is a cliché, it refers to a real need to re-evaluate your life, and start a new direction. It is one of the most useful times in life to get some input. Young men face similar issues about making decisions that will chart your course for the future. One session should give you a sense of whether counseling is worth a try.
Relationships Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, and sometimes among the most difficult. Coaching in communication skills, problem-solving, and improving intimacy can help almost any couple. Many couples find that using a counselor for brief counseling can help them solve the problems they face, as well as build skills for dealing with other problems later. A very worthwhile investment. Anger Management Everyone has some difficulty with anger, whether in how it is expressed, or how it is suppressed - in how we react to it or how others react to it. Even Aristotle noted: “Being angry is easy, but being angry at the right person, at the right time, in the right way, in the right amount, that is not easy.” Almost anyone can get help with an anger problem, and it usually doesn’t take long. Usually some change is possible after the first session or two. To oversimplify, we review the problem, see what has worked and what hasn’t, develop a goal, plan how to overcome obstacles and distractions, and begin to conduct real-life experiments right away. Most can achieve a rapid solution, so the task is then how to maintain it. For others who can’t get an immediate change, we approach it in steps to develop skills and hope. Then mastery. It feels really good to be on top of this problem, instead of it running you!