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You have launched your adult children into the world and you are now feeling the effects of Empty Nest Syndrome and the profound sadness and loss that comes with it
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You are bringing home a new baby at age 40 or after, and need a place to talk about all the changes you and your family are going through
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You've raised your children but now find yourself raising your grandchildren, and it has you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
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You are experiencing health changes related to getting a little older, or you are going through menopause, and you're struggling to cope
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You are facing retirement or discontent in your current career and would like to make a change
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You've become caregiver to your aging parents and it's so difficult to face those realities
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You find yourself at midlife separated or divorced, and wondering how you rebuild your identity​
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You realize that you've lived half your life for others, and you want your second half to be filled with things that you want before it's too late
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If you are going through a midlife crisis, you are most likely feeling some confusion, fear, inner turmoil, anxiety, and even loss of your role or purpose. However you arrived here, I'm glad you are here! Below are ways I can help.
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You might be dealing with these stressors by withdrawing from family and friends, and becoming filled with anxiety and despair
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Maybe you've been coping by hiding away from others, and now you are feeling isolated and disconnected from those that you love. Your constant worry and confusion has left you feeling exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed. Or maybe these challenges have left you feeling lost and aimless, robbing you of a hopeful life. ​​
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​​​​I offer acceptance and support for your thoughts and feelings
I help you by offering a space where your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. I help you uncover and explore the reasons why you are stuck and unable to move forward, and I help you build resilience and confidence to adapt to your new challenges. I offer you new strategies to improve your situation, as well as I offer support and understanding for the pain and difficulties you are experiencing.
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You may have arrived here if...
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​​You have successfully raised your kids, but now that they are gone, you realize that you don't know each other anymore
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Both of you have spent years avoiding difficult conversations only to now have a build up of resentments​
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You would like help learning how to communicate with each other without arguing, learn how to resolve conflicts and build stronger intimacy
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You are dealing with a major betrayal of trust, and the pain and disconnection is destroying the peace and love in your relationship, and in your home​
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You're partner has become ill and you find yourself feeling more like a caregiver than a spouse
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You and your spouse would like a place to talk about navigating a separation or divorce after 20 or more years of marriage at middle-age
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If you are a couple struggling with any of these midlife issues, or if you have your own unique story not listed above, and you have arrived here, I'm so glad you are here, I want to offer you hope.
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You might be trying to cope by putting up defensive walls between the two of you
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Maybe the tension in the home has gotten so thick and oppressive that you have begun walling off parts of your heart and emotions to protect yourself. You're afraid of what your family or friends will say so you have no one to talk too and share your pain. The day after day of fights, rejection, and lack of love and support is tearing you up inside, and you recognize that you need help.
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I offer a safe space to work through your problems​
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I help you by offering a space where you are both seen and heard. I teach new skills, and help you to practice the skills in our sessions. I allow time in the session for you both to express your own thoughts and feelings to me and/or your partner without being verbally attacked or shutdown. I help you build back trust and respect by learning healthy ways to communicate. I use assessments and learning tools from the Gottman Method in our sessions and offer homework to help you practice the new skills that you are learning at home between sessions.
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Midlife Group Counseling
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: 4-Week Group Counseling for adults who are looking for emotional support for Diabetes. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, these group counseling sessions are designed to help and support you along your journey. Each week we'll focus on a different topic related to diabetes. No medical advice will be given. These group sessions are intended to help improve your mental and emotional health and well-being.
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WHEN: Monday's December 2, 9, 16 & January 6 at 6:00pm to 7:00pm
WHERE: Powerful Living Counseling, LLC
14221 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 130
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 429-3201/powerfullivingcounseling@gmail.com
COST: $40 per weekly group session ($160 for all 4 sessions)
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Spots are limited - reserve your spot today! Call, Text, or Email to sign up.
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Faith Integration
If you are a person of the Christian faith and would like to integrate your faith perspective into our counseling sessions, I am equipped to do this. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University where I was trained by the highest academic standards through a Christian worldview, allowing me to integrate psychology and faith. I am not a Biblical or Christian Counselor, I am a licensed professional counselor that is also a Christian. I offer the most up-to-date psychological counseling theory with the ability to take into consideration your spiritual beliefs and how it effects your life and helps to promote your emotional well-being. If you are a person of another faith, or of no faith, I welcome you as well, healing and wellness is my goal for you.