Health / Illness / Medical Issues

Disease and illness inevitably will affect every person in some way, whether it be directly (self) or indirectly (friend or family member). The onset and existence of medical health issues and illnesses may lead persons to feel sad, anxious, depressed and/or angry. Whether a medical condition or health issue is expected or unexpected, its effects may be negative and create feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

How Psychotherapy Can Help with Health / Illness / Medical Issues

Psychotherapy for health related issues can help with existential issues, such as facing our own mortality, loss, aging, relationships, and along with this, the anticipatory grief that is associated with all of these issues. Psychotherapy may provide a new perspective for clients to understand and effectively cope with symptoms and effects of their health or medical issue or illness. The process of psychotherapy may assist clients in learning more about their health or medical issue or illness and come to terms with what that illness or issue may entail.

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