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In times of crisis, loss and other difficult life events, people may need more support. Here we explain what supportive conversations are and how you can get help.
Supportive conversations are conversations that aim to provide emotional support and guidance. It can be held by different types of professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, counselors, or other qualified support people such as deacons. These sessions often focus on helping individuals deal with different types of challenges, such as stress, grief, relationship difficulties, mental health problems or life crises.
Although different from more in-depth psychotherapy, the goal of counseling is not only to listen, but also to provide tools and strategies to manage and improve the situation.
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Supportive counseling often includes different elements and these can be:
Support sessions are flexible and can be adapted to the individual’s unique needs and situation. They can be particularly helpful during periods of crisis or change, or when someone is experiencing challenges in their daily life.
Counselling can help with various conditions such as:
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The difference between counselling and psychological treatment is that psychological treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), often has a longer intervention that is more focused on certain problem patterns or conditions.
In psychotherapy, a thorough assessment is often made before the treatment and work more on the basis of different processes and tools that have been shown to give good results in research. It has also been seen in research that counseling is effective but often provides psychologically better and more specific treatment with more sustainable results over time.
Supportive counseling can be provided by various professionals such as coaches, counselors and curators, while psychological treatment or psychotherapy is provided by licensed persons such as psychologists or psychotherapists.
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Choose a 45, 60, or 90-minute session, or a package, providing flexibility and control over the duration and intensity.
Counselling is a conversation aimed at providing emotional support and guidance.
Counselling can be provided by different types of professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, counsellors, or other qualified counsellors such as deacons.
These sessions often focus on helping individuals deal with different types of challenges, such as stress, grief, relationship difficulties, mental health problems or life crises.
Treatment time depends on the individual but is usually short, from one to a few sessions. If you need longer treatment, you can attend psychological treatment to get more in-depth help.
Supportive counseling involves active listening and empathy, with a focus on understanding without judgment. It can include problem solving and strategy development, help with processing difficult emotions such as grief and stress, and a focus on personal development and goal achievement.
Supportive counseling builds on the relationship between the therapist and the client to help the client with a crisis or other situation where support can be helpful.
It is possible to receive treatment digitally via video. Research has shown that the outcome of the treatment is equivalent to meeting in person.
Supportive counseling is helpful for minor events, but if you have a long-term problem that doesn’t go away after a few sessions, you may want to seek psychotherapy.
The difference between counseling and psychotherapy is that psychotherapy is often longer, more focused and carried out by more qualified professionals.
A crisis is often a short-term difficult, unpredictable situation that poses a significant threat to the well-being, stability or functioning of an individual or group. It usually passes after a few weeks, but you may need support or treatment.
At Lavendla, we have experienced psychologists and therapists working in counseling who can help you feel better. If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, contact your nearest emergency department.
Supportive counseling is a process designed to provide individuals with emotional support and guidance. Here is an overview of how a typical counseling session might work:
It is important to note that counselling is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances, and the process may vary depending on the situation.