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A practicing psychologist can find many examples of his work that have helped clients overcome difficulties and achieve success. In this article, I would like to share one such example, which, in my opinion, clearly demonstrates how psychological techniques and tools can help people change their lives. One day, a woman named Anna (name changed) came to me and was experiencing great anxiety. because of her relationship with her husband. She told me that they had been married for several years and had two children, but lately her husband had been indifferent to her and often went on long business trips, leaving her alone with the children. Anna could not understand why her husband did not want to communicate with her and what he did not like about their relationship. She felt lonely and unwanted. At our first meeting, I asked Anna to talk about her feelings and what she wanted to change in her life. We discussed her goals and determined that she wanted her husband to communicate with her more and spend more time with her family. I also helped her realize that she could not control her husband's feelings and behavior, but that she could change the way she responded to him. We then began working on how Anna could improve her communication skills and learn how to more effectively express her feelings and needs. I assigned her to keep a journal in which she wrote down her thoughts and feelings throughout the day, as well as events that caused her stress or negative emotions. I helped her analyze these notes and find ways she could change her response to situations. We also did role-playing games in which Anna could practice communicating effectively with her husband. I gave her some guidance on how she could express her feelings and needs so that her husband would understand her better. We also discussed stress management techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, which helped Anna remain calm in difficult situations. As the work progressed, we noticed that Anna was beginning to change. She became more confident in herself and her feelings, and also more effectively expressed her needs to her husband. When she felt hurt or upset, she did not hide her feelings, but spoke about them openly and honestly. This allowed her and her husband to better understand each other, their communication became more open and sincere. Over time, Anna’s husband began to show more attention to her and the children, he began to spend time at home more often and became more interested in the life of the family. Anna told me that she felt more fulfilled and happy, and that her relationship with her husband had improved. This example shows how psychological techniques and tools can help people change their lives. Through awareness of their feelings and needs, improving communication skills, managing stress and developing self-confidence, people can learn to overcome difficulties and achieve their goals. At the same time, it is important to understand that the process of change may take time, but the results are worth it.