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AREAS OF
SPECILIZATION
Grief and Bereavement
Grief and bereavement is the immediate result of loss and the
process of working through it. Includes the loss of
anything resulting from change – even positive
change
anything that feels familiar and safe
a pet
a loved one
anything the loss of which causes emotional and/or
physical distress
Trauma and Related Disorders
Trauma can result from experiencing or observing a traumatic
event
Examples of related disorders:
Panic disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Women’s Issues
Women sometimes get lost in all the different roles
they play
Society’s customs and attitudes – who do they
affect?
Other people’s expectations – still a problem today?
Depression
A common mood disorder that affects both men and
women of all ages
Causes of depression
Anxiety
Can be associated with depression
Difficult to deal with physically
Meditation
Panic disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Relationships
Relationships with family, friends, and other people
in our lives
Problems that keep us from connecting
Older People
A time of life with it’s own set of problems
Death of spouse
Loss of parents
Living alone
Health problems
A time when lifelong dreams can be
realized
Education
Small business
Anything is possible
Life Changes/Adjustments
Loss of job
Change of residence
Complete school
Positive as well as negative changes
Marriage
New baby
Emotional issues due to health problems
General Life Issues
Other difficult-to-deal-with issues
General emotional problems
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