Stress Management
Difficulty coping with daily pressures, responsibilities, or life changes that leads to emotional, physical, or mental exhaustion.
Overview
Stress becomes overwhelming when life’s demands exceed a person’s ability to cope. Chronic stress affects both physical and emotional well-being, leading to irritability, fatigue, difficulty focusing, and burnout. Over time, unmanaged stress can contribute to anxiety, relationship problems, and health issues. With guidance, individuals can learn to identify stress triggers, set healthy boundaries, and develop a structured plan to restore balance and resilience.
Symptoms
Causes
Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares or disturbed sleep
Hypervigilance or exaggerated startle response
Irritability or emotional numbness
Avoiding reminders of trauma
Feeling disconnected or detached
Difficulty focusing
Accidents or injuries
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Natural disasters
Medical trauma
Childhood neglect or instability
Witnessing violence
How Therapy Can Help
Trauma-Focused CBT
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Somatic Experiencing
Mindfulness and grounding practices
Supportive therapy and safety-building
