“It’s never too early or too late to work towards being the healthiest you.”
Therapy for Seniors
As some anticipate the “Golden Years,” others can find the idea of aging daunting, scary, and upsetting. Even if you are healthy now, the idea of possibly experiencing medical or mental problems, experiencing losses of close loved ones, or losing interest in meaningful activities that you enjoy, all of which can potentially happen as we age, can be difficult to even think about, let alone experience.
Seniors can sometimes struggle with issues such as the following:
Loss of independence
Illnesses
Grief & Loss
Loss of a Spouse
Facing one’s own mortality one day
Changes in Level of Functioning
Changes in Relationships
Adjustment to this Phase of Life
Moving into a new Living Environment
Adjustment to Retirement and struggling to find your sense of purpose once retired
Needing to rely on others sometimes for things you used to do
Not wanting to “Burden” their Adult Children with their feelings
Psychotherapy Can Help:
It can help you to realize that you are NOT alone
Speaking about your thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic setting is often freeing, validating, and helpful as you are no longer keeping your feelings bottled up inside
Therapy can help you to learn about the stages of grief, which everyone experiences differently and at a different pace.
Learn ways to keep the memory of your loved one alive and ways to honor their memory and legacy if you have experienced a great loss
Learn to quell any anticipatory anxiety by learning mindfulness techniques that can help you to stay focused on the present time
Focus on techniques to promote proper self-care and focus on your strengths, abilities and accomplishments at present and throughout your life
Learn sleep enhancement techniques to promote appropriate sleeping patterns and sufficient time spent sleeping in general and in REM states, as our sleep can absolutely impact our mood and ability to cope with stressors.
Work on regaining structure in your day to foster sense of purpose, self-worth, leisure, and socialization to prevent isolation and promote overall happiness.
