Professional relationship support
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:55 pm
Hi there
Wondering if anyone might have suggestions of professional support (counselling, including around relationships).
One of our family members (let’s call him James) is in his 30s and has dyspraxia. He recently expressed strong emotions about “never going to be happy” (he was crying inconsolably). We think it is related to his desire to find a romantic relationship, which we do not believe he has ever had.
The family finds it difficult to communicate effectively with James to fully understand what he is thinking or how he is feeling. He has a close relationship with his father, with whom he has the most social contact, although James does have a job at a local company as well. Other family members have either passed away or are far away.
We are struggling to know how best to support James. It may require arranging for a counsellor to speak with him. He may also need assistance to help him build his confidence and help him find ways to meet other people (both socially and romantically). He mentioned in passing some time ago that he messaged others on dating websites but did not receive responses. The difficulties in forming bonds with others are possibly exacerbated by him living in a small town in East Anglia.
If anyone has any suggestions of what actions we could take or professionals we could speak with, that would be really helpful. Thank you.
Wondering if anyone might have suggestions of professional support (counselling, including around relationships).
One of our family members (let’s call him James) is in his 30s and has dyspraxia. He recently expressed strong emotions about “never going to be happy” (he was crying inconsolably). We think it is related to his desire to find a romantic relationship, which we do not believe he has ever had.
The family finds it difficult to communicate effectively with James to fully understand what he is thinking or how he is feeling. He has a close relationship with his father, with whom he has the most social contact, although James does have a job at a local company as well. Other family members have either passed away or are far away.
We are struggling to know how best to support James. It may require arranging for a counsellor to speak with him. He may also need assistance to help him build his confidence and help him find ways to meet other people (both socially and romantically). He mentioned in passing some time ago that he messaged others on dating websites but did not receive responses. The difficulties in forming bonds with others are possibly exacerbated by him living in a small town in East Anglia.
If anyone has any suggestions of what actions we could take or professionals we could speak with, that would be really helpful. Thank you.