COPING WITH CHANGE
Change is a normal part of life which can bring with it emotions and the need for coping mechanisms.
Typical types of change
- Family being uprooted
- Career or other life goals suddenly blocked
- Sudden loss of job or income source
- Death of someone close
- Serious illness
- Depression
- Victim of crime
- Any sudden change from the ordinary routine of life
A persons reaction to change is dependent upon several issues
- Their personality
- The current state of their defense mechanism
- The nature of the event
- The nature and extent of outside support
Typical Feelings are:
- Confusion
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Hopelessness
- Helplessness
- Disapointment
