Counseling Blog
Emotional & Relational Health from a Christian Perspective
Telling someone that anything is going to be slow usually means they’ve already moved on and will find someone who can do it faster. But the longer I’ve done this work, the more clear it’s become- change is generally a slow process. And it’s not just that change in therapy is slow, many other aspects of life also seem to be slow. Why is this?
When dealing with anger, it is important to remember that you always have a choice in how you respond when you feel angry. Some choices are more beneficial than others. You can choose between suppression, open aggression, passive aggression, assertiveness, and dropping it. If you can slow down enough to evaluate what is causing your anger and what you hope to accomplish by expressing the anger, you will find the choice to be far more manageable.
If you are thinking about starting counseling or have questions about how therapy works, it is helpful to have some background knowledge about what helps you have a positive counseling experience. Your mindset going into counseling and the relationship the therapist builds with you are both key ingredients.
