We recognize stress when we feel overwhelmed. We feel it in our bodies as tightened muscles (usually shoulders and back), adrenaline rushes, and feeling hot (both physically and mentally). How can we calm our mind and reduce stress? How can we find stress relief?
Therapy, such as evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, can aid by having an outside party help you identify your stressors and find realistic solutions that work for you. Take the weight of the world off of your shoulders and talk to a professional who can assist you in clearing out brain clutter and guide you towards mental peace of mind.
Life Keeps Moving…
I work with individuals, couples and families to help them get through life’s transitions.
A major life transition can be many things from moving to a new city, leaving for college, experiencing a divorce, being a new parent, or the loss of a loved one. Almost anyone who’s gone through a big life change can relate to the feeling that your world has been turned upside down. Dealing with a major transition, even those that are welcomed, may not be easy; but there are ways to keep your sanity intact — and to turn the challenges into opportunities for growth.
CBT for stress relief
Here are some key ideas to help move past the fear and embrace the life transitions you may be facing:
- Accept the change
- Find time for reflection
- Take it one day at a time
- Use support systems
- Allow time to grieve
- Focus on the positive
