Stress is a natural and automatic response that the body and mind experience when faced with challenges, demands, or perceived threats. While acute or short-term stress can be beneficial in helping individuals cope with challenging situations, chronic or prolonged stress can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Chronic stress occurs when stressors persist over an extended period, and the body does not have sufficient time to recover and return to a balanced state.

Symptoms

They can vary from person to person but may include:

Our approach

Coping Skills:
Equipping clients with a range of coping skills and techniques – including relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness practices – to better manage stress.

Cognitive Restructuring:
To help individuals identify and challenge negative or distorted thinking patterns that contribute to stress. By examining and reframing unhelpful thoughts, individuals can develop more balanced and realistic perspectives, reducing the intensity of stress reactions.

Emotional Regulation:
Therapy assists individuals in developing emotional regulation skills to manage the intense emotions associated with stress. This may involve identifying and exploring underlying emotional triggers, learning healthy ways to express emotions, and developing strategies to reduce emotional reactivity and increase emotional resilience.