The consultant is on vacation for two weeks. Should I find a backup consultant?

Hello, I am peace.

The counselor is going on vacation for two weeks. I feel I cannot face life's challenges alone. I understand your loss, frustration, fear, and anxiety.

Before leaving, did the counselor ask for your opinion? If so, what was your reaction?

Was it a last-minute notice? How did you respond?

Did he say what would happen for the next two weeks?

You've been working with the counselor for six months. How do you feel about the counseling and the counselor?

Have you talked to your counselor about how his two-week vacation will affect you? Have you told him how you feel and asked for advice?

You may want to find a backup counselor. We can all improve.

Seeking help from a counselor shows your potential is outstanding.

When you're ready to listen to your inner voice, you can calm down and understand what you really need.

Then, tell the counselor the truth and listen to his advice. You are in a cooperative relationship, and as a professional counselor, he should be able to give you good advice.

You decide.

I wish you the best no matter what.

Good day, question asker.

It seems that the counselor's absence for two weeks may have caused some distress and confusion for you.

I'm not sure if I understand correctly.

I'm not sure how you initially requested counseling or if your counselor discussed what to do if he needed to take a break due to important matters.

How might you approach the issue of taking a break? These are the topics that could benefit from discussion in counseling, and they are also the most fundamental aspects.

I hope you don't mind me asking, but could I just check something with you?

In answer to your question, there are two points that you may wish to consider discussing:

It might be the case that if your counselor has discussed similar issues with you, terminating these two sessions could potentially lead to further activation.

Your anxiety may provide an opportunity to experiment with different ways of responding to it. It's possible that these two weeks could also be a form of therapy for you.

Secondly, if the counselor has never discussed similar topics, it may be perceived as an irresponsible display of the counselor's part.

It might be helpful to consider the impact of the separation anxiety and fear brought about by the loss of this counselor.

If the anxiety has had an impact on your sleep and your ability to function normally at work, it might be helpful to consider finding a new counselor.

It is not necessarily a negative thing to provide emotional support. It could be likened to a patient who requires someone to hold onto while learning to walk.

Perhaps it would be beneficial to consider finding a new helper, as the patient has not yet learned to walk.

Third, it is difficult to predict and assess the potential impact on the counseling relationship. The objective of seeking a counselor is simply to

It is possible that seeking emotional support may not affect your relationship with your original counselor.

If you feel that the counselor has overstepped his bounds in your personal affairs, or that his values are starkly divergent from those of your original counselor,

Could I respectfully propose that it is natural to cause psychological conflict in you?

It would be beneficial to analyze the specific issues in question.

I am Counselor Yao, and I am here to continue supporting and caring for you.

Hello, I'm Jiang 61.

Thank you for trusting us with your problem. You asked if you should find a new counselor when the current one is on vacation.

You want help right now. You trust your counselor and have a good relationship with him. He's on vacation for two weeks, so your counseling will be interrupted. You're anxious. I understand. Let's relax.

Let's find a solution.

1. Your request

Two weeks is a long time. I feel I can't face life alone.

You think the counselor can only see you after two weeks, which is too long. You trust your counselor and feel safe.

You don't want to see the counselor again for two weeks. You said so. I don't know if you talked about the next meeting being two weeks away. You also said that's too long.

If you did, what did the counselor say? Did they ask you to do exercises to help you? If not, you may want to contact the counseling agency to explain your situation.

You see the counselor as a source of emotional support. This is good because it shows that you trust him. While you don't know how to explore your feelings, you need the counselor's help.

You think the counselor thinks two weeks is too long because you can't face your problems alone. You're probably under pressure from yourself and others.

You are anxious, depressed, and see the world in gray. You think the counselor can help you get out of your mood, and you really need the counselor's company.

The counselor is on vacation for two weeks, so you want to let yourself grow. You can't do this on your own and you need the counselor's help.

Leaving the counselor has made you feel insecure.

2. Referral

You've been working with your counselor for six months. He's going on vacation for two weeks.

Can I talk to the backup counselor during his vacation? What are the pros and cons?

You've been seeing your current counselor for six months. You want to keep getting help during the two weeks when the counselor is on vacation, express your emotions, see the light, and find another counselor to continue your counseling.

It is not impossible to be referred to another counselor, but first, the new counselor needs to get to know you. They also need to get your previous counseling situation from your original counselor.

The new counselor will take about as long as the current one did.

The new counselor may have a different approach and way of thinking. It's not clear if you can adapt to this, and it may also affect your feelings and the relationship with the new counselor.

You need someone to support you with your emotions. This could be a counselor, a friend, or the methods the counselor taught you.

Counseling helps people help themselves. The counselor's job is to help clients grow up and take responsibility for their lives and emotions. The counselor is a guide, helping clients remove obstacles to growth and become better versions of themselves.

You can help yourself.

3. Self-help

1. The counselor's methods

To help yourself, think about the methods for managing emotions. Recognize, accept, express, and cultivate emotions.

When the counselor is not there, I will use the methods they taught me.

Recognize your emotions.

This is the first step in managing your emotions. When you have unreasonable thoughts and emotions, recognize what you're feeling: anxiety, anger, sadness, etc.

Accept your emotions.

Healthy emotions match your situation. When your feelings match what's going on, tell yourself, "This is normal."

This means that you will feel less stressed and more at peace.

Expressing emotions

Expressing emotions: Say "I" and "my feelings."

Cultivating Emotions

You can learn to manage your emotions by practicing the following:

1) A regular life helps stabilize emotions.

2) Develop a hobby, love yourself and life, and feel the beauty of life.

(3) Look after others and let love dwell in your heart. Helping others is the greatest joy.

(4) Connect with nature, open your heart, and your emotions will be soothed.

(5) Spend time with people who are emotionally stable to reduce emotional fluctuations.

2. Contact the consultant.

You can contact your counselor through the consulting company to ask for help.

3. Look on the bright side.

Record happy moments and your feelings to help you feel stronger.

4. Love yourself.

Do something you like every day to make yourself happy.

Topic author, Let go of your anxiety and look on the bright side. Your mood will improve. Try adapting to being alone.

I hope the original poster is happy!