Adjustment problems and general life stress occurs when an individual is unable to adapt to the demands of their social, emotional, or situational environment.

This typically involves identifiable stressors, which can be of varying intensity, from relatively minor to traumatic. Examples may include: divorce, losing one's job, a significant move, or coping with major sociocultural change in an increasingly polarized world.

Adjustment issues can be compounded by individual vulnerabilities that cause some people to be more susceptible to life stress. A good psychologist will therefore ask questions to assess a client's overall psychological resilience. Past life experiences may also influence how we deal with challenges in the present. It can therefore be helpful to explore significant experiences that contribute to either resilience or susceptibility to life stress.

During the therapy process, a psychologist will note what you have tried in the past that has helped and what has not. New strategies may be introduced to help you cope more effectively in the day-to-day. Clients may often find significant relief by exploring relevant feelings that tend to be overlooked or avoided. Alternative attitudes and philosophies may also be introduced to help bear the specific challenges you face.

Brad Peters has experience and training to help identify where people may be getting 'stuck' in the process of overcoming some of life's many challenges and stressors. Therapeutic interventions are tailored specifically to your needs and personal circumstances. The goal of of such therapy is to increase resilience and optimize your day-to-day functioning.