Coping with Challenges in Today's World

"Getting help means I'm weak." "Everyone else does it alone. Why can't I?" These
ideas are myths that keep us locked in unhealthy and damaging patterns.  Everyone
else doesn't do it alone; support from others and meaningful connections are
paramount to mental health. Recognizing and getting help when needed is a sign of
insight, strength, and courage, not weakness.

This tendency to isolate ourselves and "buck up" to do it alone is accepted by our
culture, but is not always a healthy impulse. How many successful people have
climbed to the top without any assistance from anyone else? To answer that question,
just pay attention to most award speeches or read the "acknowledgements" section of
books, dozens of people have supported those who reach the top. In fact, most
successful people have a network of supporters including family, friends, and
professional allies.

Those of us who lead "average lives" need support as well.  Our families and friends
can help, but some problems are more complicated than what a friend of loved one
can help with. Support from a professional counselor can provide a necessary
connection to understand and cope with complicated problems. If you or a loved one
are suffering from a mental illness, a family change, or an individual problem that just
won't go away, you may benefit from professional help.
Belleville Counseling Associates
Counseling for Adults, Children, Families, and Groups
Solutions to provide Hope and Healing
Belleville Counseling Associates opened in August 2007.  We offer
counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Each of us bring our
individual expertise to the practice, and have joined together in our commitment to
meet the needs of our clients.  
Please call us at 618-277-7570 to schedule an appointment.