You can reduce stress or manage it productively by using some of these strategies:
1. Express your feelings….with friends, a counselor, write in a journal, compose a letter you don’t mail, write a poem or essay. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
2. Do just one thing at a time. Prioritize the things you need to get done.
3. Take care of yourself physically through nutrition or exercise.
4. Know your limits. Focus on what is really important and learn to say no.
5. Watch how you talk to yourself and do not judge yourself. Reverse your negative ideas and focus on positive outcomes.
Stress is a huge 6 letter word that gets thrown around frequently, but how do we actually manage it? It isn't as simple as going to the spa or squeezing a stress ball. All of the resources I am trained in teaching people allow us to manage stress in a far more effective way. Stress management and self-care is essential, and the practice of that is something we can work on together. This wasn't something that was taught in schools, but that is okay, we can learn now.
I have over 20 years of experience with assisting individuals identify stressors, reduce stress and utilize stress manage techniques to promote a healthy lifestyle and improve relationships.
I have found that one of the greatest contributors to stress is in over-extending ourselves. We live in a society that values productivity and "staying busy". There is so much value in slowing down, in checking in with ourselves, in engaging in mindfulness. I will work with you on creating more balance so that you can reclaim your life, your mind, and your energy.
Whatever life may be putting you through, we are glad you found your way here. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, poor body image, intense emotions, or a whole list of other struggles that may feel unacceptable. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment and join you with empathy and authenticity so you can have the space to grow and reach your goals.
Whatever life may be putting you through, we are glad you found your way here. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, poor body image, intense emotions, or a whole list of other struggles that may feel unacceptable. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment and join you with empathy and authenticity so you can have the space to grow and reach your goals.
I believe that at times it is difficult for us to see things clearly. My goal is to help you re-adjust your way of looking at yourself and your world, and to help you realize what is possible. I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship that develops between you and me.
The pressures of life can make it difficult to thrive and feel emotionally regulated. My goal is to help you find what you need to feel that you can manage the stress of life and feel empowered to overcome whatever you face on a daily basis. Having a space in therapy to process experiences outside of your daily life can ease the pressures of life and find emotional regulation and balance.
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Maybe you're a business owner learning how to navigate new challenges daily. Maybe you're a parent or a leader in your church or community with what feels the weight of the world on your shoulders. Maybe you're in school and every quiz and test counts. Whatever the case may be, you're reading this because you're experiencing some level of stress and know there has to be a better way to manage it. In our work together, not only will I provide you practical tools tailored to your unique needs, we will also go deeper and work together to change your relationship with stressful situations to be able to carry them with more ease. Interested? Feel free to reach out.