Stress Management
In treatment for stress management, the therapist helps
the client to identify and develop ways to reduce stressors
and to cope better with stress. Different people react differently
to the same set of circumstances, and so we know that the
way a person perceives or interprets a situation makes a
big difference in how the he or she experiences it. In CBT,
the cognitive work is to become aware of how one is thinking
about a situation, which is the internal reaction, and to
explore the options one can choose from in interpreting
the event or circumstances. Learning to react differently
in thought often has a significant impact on the person's
mood, behavior, and the outcome of the situation. Behavioral
methods such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation,
meditation, imagery exercises, improved problem-solving
skills and other therapeutic activities are also mainstays
of this approach. These tools are taught and fully discussed
in session, and then practiced outside, between sessions.
When stress is reduced, the pathway to deeper understanding
and further healing often opens up. It is most helpful to
have a guide for the journey.
CTA is a network of experienced therapists across the New
York metro area. We strive to match you with the right therapist
for you, to help you to effectively reduce and manage the
stress in your life. To inquire about an appointment, please
call us at (212) 258-2577.
Keywords: stress management, stress relief, managing stress,
stress reliever, stress reducer.
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