Discernment Counseling

Crossroads

You’ve come to a crossroads in your relationship that is leaving you confused and uncertain.

Perhaps you are just starting out in a relationship with the prospect of engagement on the horizon, but you aren’t sure if they are “the one.”

Growing Apart

There might have been an infidelity situation or other kind of betrayal that has you wondering if you should stay or leave.

It may be less crisis-driven, but you have grown apart over the years. Although your relationship is comfortable and stable, you are questioning whether there might be more.

You know you have outgrown your relationship but can’t decide if you have the energy or ability to dismantle a long life built together with children, careers, family, and finances.

Discernment counseling can provide you the opportunity to talk through the positive and negative aspects of your relationship and whether it aligns with your personal vision of the future.

It can also help you gain clarity on choosing to stay in the relationship and identify areas that need to improve or change.

How I Help

I will help you identify your life values and discern whether your relationship is in sync with your values.

We will look at all angles of the equation to understand the potential positive and negative consequences and outcomes of staying or leaving the relationship.

I work with both individuals and couples interested in discernment counseling.

It’s Over

You may have already come to a decision and need help talking through the end of your relationship so that you can both honor the time spent together and say goodbye without high conflict, resentment, and fighting.

Ending a relationship this way gives you the opportunity to reflect on the positive aspects of the relationship while also acknowledging the feelings of regret and loss.

It’s Your Decision

The quality of our relationships makes a huge impact on our overall satisfaction and happiness with life.

Have the space to process your emotions around the ending of a relationship so that you can move forward with more certainty and confidence in your choice.

You deserve to take the time to better understand the root cause of your ambivalence or uncertainty and to allow yourself the process of making an informed decision.

Staying in or ending a relationship is often one of the most important decisions of your life. I’ll provide the space you need to help you through that choice.

Email me at juliane@maxwald.net to get more information or to schedule an appointment.