Most of us spend more time at work than at home, therefore the workplace should be an environment where we feel safe and comfortable. However, because work is where different personalities, communication styles, and world-views abound, things don’t always go smoothly.
Examples of common workplace issues include:
- Poor job fit
- Mental anguish
- Sexual or verbal harassment
- Discrimination
- Low motivation and job dissatisfaction
- Overwhelming job demands and expectations
An increasing number of people now have the alternative of working from home. While it has many advantages, it also brings with it a sense of isolation from others. Dealing with the loneliness of working from home and learning how to balance the isolation through other avenues can be challenging.
How a Therapist Can Help
Therapy for work and career issues can help a person develop a better understanding of their wants and needs as well as approach alternative ways to handle tension while on the clock, whether in a traditional workplace or at home. Therapy is a neutral setting where patients can discuss their fears, worries, or stressors, and regain control of their happiness.
Psychotherapy tends to work well when addressing workplace issues because talk therapy such as this can effectively treat depression and anxiety that can stem from these conflicts. A mental health professional can also teach coping skills that will help a person manage work-related stress.