What Type C Personalities are Great At:

Being there for Others:

• ideal facilitators / helpers / peace-makers

• like to embody that 'strong presence', or steadying force

• very committed, with strong values towards loyalty                                                                                                                                                                              

Strong Work Ethic:

• very detail-oriented, disciplined, and well developed ability to focus

• drive towards achievement

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Excellent Planners:

• willing to put the extra legwork in for research (determining pros + cons)

• like to be 'On top of things' ; considering different scenarios and anticipating unwanted outcome

• like to always be two steps ahead

• willing to coordinate on plans; wanting other's feedback around decision-making       

What Type C Personalities Struggle With:

Maintaining Long-term Relationships

• with regards to partners, as well as friendships

• can be very guarded with their emotions: will have difficulties expressing positive, as well as negative feelings (ie. "You mean a lot to me", or "I don't appreciate you saying that". This 'walling' effect leads to distance in relationships

• idea of commitment or confrontation triggers alot of anxiety 

• can become overbearing in relationships; 'helicopter-relating' through constant check-ins to assess how the other person is doing; micromanaging tendencies show up in indirect ways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THIS CAN LEAD TO: felt sense of loneliness and isolation; confusion and indecisiveness; depression; strong mixed feelings in current relationships                                                                                                                                                                                               

Delegating Tasks or Responsibilities 

• hate the idea of imposing, or feeling like a burden on others

• have issues with trusting that others will complete the tasks properly; are very particular to how things 'should be done' based on their high standards

• take pride in their work-efforts; believe their will-power and perseverance can see them through

• hate the idea of letting people down (especially those they care about or look up to); asking for help feels like a failure

​          THIS CAN LEAD TO: burnout, panic attacks; chronic fatigue; chronic pain; recurring illnesses; felt sense of alienation among colleagues

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Making Life-Decisions in General

• their strong analytical minds, and damage-control mentality leads to constant self-doubt

• hate anything that isn't clearly defined; anxiety around uncertainty; fears of disappointment and loss

• caught in internal bind: wanting other people to tell them what to do, but also firmly desiring their own autonomy

• are worried about how their actions may negatively impact others; also concerned about how other people's actions might get in the way of their own goals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            THIS CAN LEAD TO: felt sense of 'stuckness' and dissatisfaction; job/relationship flipping; refusing to seek feedback or advice from others, or, getting argumentative upon receiving counsel; taking a passive stance on decisions, where "life just happens to me"     

What Can Help Type C Personalities Going Forward:

Increasing Personal Awareness 

• building capacity for more internal focus: promoting more felt-sense connection to the body; recognizing and identifying signs of stress/anxiety, feelings that arise around unmet needs

• Goal: attending to, rather than dismissing yourself                                                                                                                                                                              

Further Developing Boundary Setting:

• learning how to set healthy boundaries with others; recognizing and addressing the blocks that get in the way

• recognizing personal limitations (energywise), and feeling more comfortable to delegate/ask for help

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Assertiveness Training

• feeling more secure in expressing needs, as well as upsets with others

• feeling more confident in your own personal decision-making; open to feedback from others without the pressure to comply or rebel

• feeling more freedom to pursue your goals 

Sounding familiar? As a trained counselling professional, I come with over 9 years experience in the therapeutic field. I understand the challenges these people go through--oftentimes alone. Together, we can address exactly what it is that creates these tension areas for you, and charter a path towards more freedom, connection, and ease in your daily life. These are incredibly unsettling times. It's important that we feel supported and connected throughout this period of uncertainty. Whether you are coming as an individual, or as a couple, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space that promotes resiliency and compassion. Your concerns do matter, and I want to help you with it! Call now for a free consultation.