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CHANGE

Some people go through changes "holding their breath," clinging desperately to the belief that once they "get this over with," things will be okay again. Others approach change grudgingly, as a necessary chore, the "dues they have to pay," to reach a goal. But either of these approaches is like riding as a blindfolded passenger to the Grand Canyon, seeing, learning and experiencing nothing until the destination is reached.

Change Assessment
If you answer "Yes" to 4 or more of the questions below, OR if you have a strong "Yes, that describes me perfectly!" reaction to even one or two questions, you will benefit from counseling for Change.

1. Have you ever wondered how some people seem to take change so easily in their stride?
2. Do you often feel a sinking feeling or begin to worry when it becomes clear a change is about to occur?
3. Does any change feel threatening to you if you do not have virtually complete control over it?
4. Does it seem sometimes you are just "hanging on for dear life," hoping to survive, as change swirls around you?
5. Have you noticed a pattern in yourself of undermining your own attempts to change?
6. Do you sometimes wish that things would "just stay the same for a while"?
7. Do you become more irritable, controlling, or angry in times of change?
8. Do your relationships with others become strained when things are in a state of flux?
9. Would you like to be a person who sees and enjoys the opportunities and challenges in times of change?

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