Stress Management Counseling
"When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending."
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-Brene Brown
Counseling for Chronic Stress and Stress Management
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed? Is every day a struggle? Whether everyday stressors have started to pile up, or you've had a significant event occur, such as becoming a new mom or a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness, you are likely in a state of chronic stress.
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We all experience stress. Much of the time, stress is a good thing. It gets us up in the morning and gives us that energy boost to meet that deadline or pass that exam. Yet, when high levels of stress become chronic we begin to experience significant mental, emotional, and physical consequences.
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Research shows a significant correlation between chronic stress and the development of anxiety and depression, as well as physical issues such as insomnia, impaired immune system, and an increased risk for serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
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No matter the cause, chronic stress can be managed and your health restored. Through a holistic approach to counseling, it is possible for you to build resilience, self-care patterns, and coping skills needed to face any challenge.
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Counseling at Her Time for chronic stress includes working collaboratively with your therapist to:
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Identify sources of stress and your reaction to them
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Learn to notice and address your unique physical and emotional reactions to stress
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Reduce the intensity of your emotional response to stress
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Reframe thinking and perspective about stressful situations
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Balance positive and negative sources of stress
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Make lasting changes in your life to reduce overall stress
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Find the level of stress that will motivate but not overwhelm
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Practice stress management and coping skills
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Create a comprehensive and sustainable self care plan
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Build physical and emotional resilience to stress