Stress can involve multiple demands (e.g., work and family pressures) that can push the person to feel “overloaded.” Stress can be triggered by a single event that makes them feel frustrated or nervous. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease that can be a stress reaction. Stress and anxiety should not always be seen as wrong. However, extended periods can begin to interfere with your daily life, indicating a more severe issue.
Therapy Details
A successful approach to helping people with stress and anxiety is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). CBT techniques enable people to be more reflective, empowering them to learn new means of processing information. They can better react and handle stress/anxiety-producing situations. Mindfulness activities (e.g., journaling, breathing, self-awareness) can also assist the person in better understanding themselves and the impact of stress & anxiety on them.
Therapy Process/Techniques
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Exposure therapy and systematic desensitization
Stress management techniques
Psychodynamic therapy
Identifying & managing anxiety/stress-triggering situations
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy