When we think of summer, we often think of vacations, pools, sunshine, slower days and if you live in Florida; Disney World. However, what if summer could also be a season for emotional renewal?
While many people take the summer season for rest and recovery, this season could also be the perfect opportunity to invest in your personal growth by starting your therapy journey. Therapy isn’t just for when you are feeling overwhelmed. It can provide you with preventative strategies and tools as well as set you up for success and overall wellness.
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So why should you start therapy in the summer? I am glad you asked!
1. More Flexible Schedules
With school being over, families commuting less for work and some people taking vacation tine, summer often brings more scheduling opportunities. Perhaps you had to abide by doing sessions after hours but during the summer, you would have the chance to schedule a session at a more convenient time.
Flexibility of schedule makes it easier to attend sessions consistently, which is the key to make progress in therapy, building rapport and integrating the skills you learn in session. Consistency is key. Summer provides that ideal space to establish a rhythm and engage in family counseling, specially before school starts.
2. Life Transitions Are Common in Summer
While summer brings lots of joy for many, it is also a common time of transition. Wether is graduations, moves, break ups, new jobs or children aging into new developmental stages, attending therapy during this season can be helpful to navigate all of these changes.
Change is hard. Even when a transition is a positive and welcomed one, it can bring emotional stress, grief or anxiety. Therapy can provide the structure you need to navigate these transitions. It can also provide clarity and support during these times of change.
A college student could benefit from individual therapy to navigate what life in college will looks like and strengthen on previous skills used in High School. Alternatively, parents can benefit from family counseling to adjust to an empty nest.
3. Boost Your Mental Health Before Fall
Fall often brings busier routine due to school starting, sports or being busier at work. It comes with better weather but it also comes with more responsibilities and even seasonal affective issues.
Starting therapy in the summer can give you an early start in building your coping skills, establishing healthy boundaries and addressing unresolved emotions that may be difficulty to address with busier routines.
Attending therapy this season can be seen as preparing your inner self for the external demands that are about to come. It is getting your mindset ready before you go back to the back to school or back to work rush.
4. Take Advantage of a Slower Pace
Summer vacations are fun and slower days allow for deeper self-reflection. There is often less urgency to meet certain demands, which can allow you to be more present during your therapy sessions. Attending therapy during a calmer seasons can allow you to experience the process as self-care rather than crisis management.
This season provides you with an opportunity to explore yourself in a more gentle and calm way.
5. Support Your Personal Summer Goals
January doesn’t always have to be the season for goal-setting. Many people set summer intentions. Wether they are improving relationships, focusing on health, setting boundaries or practicing mindfulness, therapy provides accountability in you accomplishing your summer goals.
Regardless if your goals are navigating family gatherings, taking a social media break, or getting to know yourself, a therapist can help you clarify your direction. Therapy is safe place where not only you talk, you are able to blossom.
Your mental health doesn’t have to take a break because summer is here. This season actually offers a unique opportunity to make meaningful progress. It is never too early to invest in your emotional well-being as you are planting seeds that will harvest in greater resilience later.
If you have been thinking about starting therapy, consider this to be your sign. It doesn’t have to get to the point of you being in crisis for you to get the support you need.
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Note: While I am a mental health professional, this information is not a substitute for a formal evaluation. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out at (407) 906-5214 to schedule an appointment for tailored support.
Mental health is a complex and highly individualized matter, and what works for one person may not work for another. The best course of action for anyone dealing with mental health concerns is to schedule an appointment with us for a personalized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Please remember that seeking help from a licensed mental health expert is a vital step in addressing mental health challenges.
If you’re in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, contact emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately.
