When You're Afflicted With a Life Crisis,

You can feel like a kite in a storm

You may feel completely out of control. Your world feels as if it has come crashing down. What you have lived for lies in shards around you. You are overwhelmed by the storm. You don’t know what to do. 

You’ve done one thing right already. You’ve begun to look for help. It’s why you’ve landed on this website. The mere fact that you are here is a sign that you’re reaching a turning point in this crisis, in your life. We all know we only have one life. In retrospect. we often realize that we live two lives – the second one starts when we realize that we have only one.

We can successfully navigate our own paths if we have an understanding of the facts and experiences we face. However, it is crucial to understand challenges in life, both emotionally and cognitively. Even if you don’t believe it now, you already know the answers to your questions – and with some guidance, encouragement, and determination, you can uncover them.

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I feel like I'm all alone

You may feel like everyone in the world is “normal” with daily, normal lives but you are the exception. You feel vulnerable and alone. Believe me, there are likely more people going through a life crisis than NOT going through a life crisis, so while that’s not a great trophy to lift above your head, understand this – this is something we can handle together!

What should I focus on ?

The key here is to create a consistent schedule of what’s easy to do in your life as you’re going through this crisis. The more normalcy and routine you can “schedule” into your daily life, the better. It gives your mind a break, and gets you back into the simple things in life you enjoy doing. 

Which "stage" am I in?

There are 7 stages to what you’re going through, but there’s no membrane between the phases. You can quickly move through any of these to Phase 7 – Acceptance … it’s entirely up to you. I can help you recognize the phases and help you work through them at a more efective rate. 

 

What can I do when…?

My coping strategies have booked a flight to Jamaica? Don’t blame yourself when it feels like you can’t handle what’s going on around you. This is something you’re facing with all your senses, and in past life experiences as well as present. Be patient with yourself. I can provide fast “first aid” kit help and, then, I’m always here for you for bigger, lasting solutions.  

Opportunity to reflect, change & grow

Mastering Life Crisis

Mastering a life crises occurs in three (3) phases:

Phase I- “The Survival Mode” – Your friend is experiencing pure stress. Focus on their basic needs and how to hep them in survival mode. Often this phase lasts 4-6 weeks. 

Phase II – The New Normal” – Here, we answer three questions: What is bothering your friend? Where does your friend want to go? How can your friend make this happen? This is where we begin to formulate goals and identify strengths. 

Phase III – “The Transformation” – In this phase, the life crisis can be understood and used as an opportunity. This is the phase of mastering the crisis.

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"The Survival Mode"

"The New Normal"

"The Transformation"

Client Testimonials

“I originally adopted 6 month old twins. I am grateful to have Wolfgang Spangenberger by my side as a counselor in my happiness, but also in the challenges I often face. Humanly, as well as professionally, he has helped me to look at the behavior of my twins, as well as my behavior, from a different perspective.”
AlexandriaNurse
"If someone asks me about a person who combines extraordinary intelligence with an astonishing number of the most diverse talents and who by means of considerable perseverance and innovative power, sometimes makes boundaries seem relative; for whom challenges seem easy and uncouth things look elegant – I inevitably think of my old companion and friend Wolfgang."
Peter
"Wolfgang Spangenberger saved my life several times! With his expertise and dedication he brought me through serious challenges in my life. In Bermuda he performed multiple surgeries for a life threatening condition as a one man team. He denied himself days off because ‘if something should happen’ he was available for me.”
Eleanor
“I’m so grateful that I came across Dr. Spangenberger’s materials, especially his workbook and book, ‘When the Helpers Need Help.’ I’m personally supporting someone in a life crisis and having this material is making a difference in my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
MaryPhotographer
“It has been worthwhile working with Dr. Wolfgang. I have enjoyed discussing, confirming or questioning the contents of his book and program from the perspective of my pastoral and counseling work. He inspires and gives reason to see the well-being of the soul without resorting directly to medications.”
Ralf
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