Change in life is inevitable for each of us

Being the age I am with my own personal experiences, I have a particular interest in working with women in the middle season of life (+ 50 years or thereabouts) or who are transitioning into this challenging but potentially liberating stage of life. These years can bring new struggles and fears but can also bring personal growth, increased self-love and fulfillment. 

In a professional helping role, we often feel buried under the demands of those whom we care for and serve, as well as the expectations and pressure we often put on ourselves. Self-care, identifying stress and watching for burnout are challenges that sometimes require us to seek help for ourselves. 

Having been a teacher myself and having worked in the education field for years, I have a special interest and an intimate understanding of the challenges and changes that come with the profession. I also appreciate the type of person who tends to be drawn to the education field and how changes affect them.

Caregiving can be rewarding but also stressful. It can be a major change in a relationship that brings multiple emotions. It is not uncommon to feel frustrated, tired, angry, sad  and very alone. Long-term caregiving can lead to health issues and burnout. It can also lead to compassion fatigue when the caregiver takes on the emotional stress of the person they are caring for.

Having lived and worked overseas in multiple countries in adulthood, I am comfortable working with clients who are returning from overseas or those who have immigrated or migrated. I am competent in working on such issues as cross-cultural transitions and adjustment, identity and homesickness. I also work with adults experiencing any form of discrimination or racism.