Adjustment to change counselling

Navigate life's changes with confidence

Change is a part of life. But for many people, adjusting to changes – big and small – can be overwhelming. Whether we’re heading into a new job, making a move, going through a divorce, finally taking retirement or experiencing any other significant life transition, trying to adjust can lead to stress and anxiety, as well as uncertainty and self-doubt.

Our clinicians are experts at providing support when you’re facing the challenge of adjusting to a big change (or changes) in your life. We use modern treatments, tools and strategies to help you cope with your new circumstances so that you don’t just adjust well, but adjust exceptionally well.

How do we approach adjustment to change counselling at The Grass Tree Group?

At The Grass Tree Group we’ve got a wide array of clinicians, psychiatrists and specialists. We use this range of experience to develop a holistic approach and tailored strategies to help you navigate life’s changes (and the challenges that arise from those changes) with confidence.

During our sessions we’ll work together to help you develop resilience and adaptability using various therapeutic techniques that aid in the process of adjustment. We’ll also suggest tools for emotional regulation and stress management. These treatments, techniques and tools will provide you with the ongoing support you need to adapt and grow into your new reality.

Struggling with adjustment to change?

When you’re struggling to adjust to big life changes, you might experience it in a variety of ways. These could include:
Feelings of anxiety or overwhelm
Difficulty letting go of old routines
Difficulty embracing new routines
Grieving what you’ve left behind
Struggling to form new relationships
Struggling to adapt to new roles
Feeling uncertain in new circumstances and situations
Physical symptoms, like disruptions to sleep or changes in appetite

Our treatment modalities

Treatment approaches provided at our clinic for adjustment to change can include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Family or group therapy
Medications

Frequently asked questions

  • Retirement
  • Marriage
  • Having a baby
  • Death of a loved on
  • Relationship changes
  • A medical diagnosis
  • Environmental disaster
  • Challenges at school
  • Challenges at work
  • Financial challenges
  • Loss of a home or living situation

One global study found that about 2% of people are affected by adjustment orders. However, this number is significantly higher among people who have lost jobs (27%) or lost loved ones (18%).

Any change could trigger an adjustment to change disorder. This could include something big like the loss of a spouse, or something that might seem normal and easy to cope with, like the birth of a child.

No. There is no particular treatment for adjust to change. Instead, the treatment is usually a combination of several different tactics. These therapies are designed to treat the issues that arise from change adjustment disorders and deliver vital coping strategies.

Embrace your new chapter

Adjusting to new life circumstances can be tough, but there are steps you can take. Together we can help you embrace the changes in your life, turning challenges into opportunities. Our goal is not just to help you adjust. We want to see you finding happiness, success and satisfaction as you embrace your new chapter.

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