Stress Management
Using Your Mind to Improve Your Health
- Loss of relationship (Divorce or break-up)
- Moving
- Losing a job
- Getting promoted
- Birth of a child or adoption
- Getting Married
- Serious illness
- The death of a family member
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Excess stress can lead to problems emotionally (anxiety and depression), physically (sleep issues, muscle tension, headaches, psoriasis, gastro-intestinal and more) and behaviorally (alcohol and drug abuse, overeating, angry outbursts). Stress hormones hinder important cognitive functions. Relaxation therapy reduces the stress hormone and enhances our mental abilities, including focus and attention, problem solving, and decision-making.
While experiencing frequent stress has damaging effects on mind and body, relaxation therapy can improve health and support healing in the body. When the body is in a relaxed state, a person tends to breathe more deeply, which results in better and more regulated supply of oxygen delivery to the brain and body.
Stress affects body, mind, and emotions. Below are some useful tips in reducing stress.
Mind: Hammock
- Reality checking negative thoughts and catastrophic thinking
- Planning in advance
- Problem-solving
- Learning from mistakes
- Focusing on the positive
- Meditation /Focusing on breathing
Body: Running
- Deep breathing
- A long hot bath
- Exercise
- Dancing
Emotions: Laugh
- Laughing, crying, screaming at the sky
- Artistic endeavors
- Talking with a friend or confidant
- Doing anything you really enjoy
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I hope to provide clients with a better understanding of how the mind-body connection influences our physical and emotional health, and how we can learn skills that enhance our overall well-being.
All treatment is individualized and will be tailored to your needs. I am dedicated to providing my clients courteous, compassionate, and professional service.