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Midlife women have traditionally spent their adult lives employed, and the majority of them have also been wives and mothers. The role expectations that midlife women have experienced on the home front, on the work front, and in the community can be overwhelming and, over time, take a toll. Midlife women, too, tend to make up the bulk of a counselor’s client load (Shallcross, 2012), and it is important for counselors to be careful not to minimize the concerns of a midlife client. Many women are taught to bear their burdens and refrain from complaints, so these clients may be hesitant to share the full weight of the load that they carry. Understanding the physiological and emotional stressors that your clients may be facing will allow you to do a more thorough assessment.