Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in De Winton, AB.

I approach anxiety differently from many therapists. Instead of struggling to fight against the anxious thoughts and feelings, I encourage people to explore what is feeding and maintaining them. They develop tools and strategies to move forward despite their paralyzing thoughts and feelings. We learn how to change behaviour based on what is most important to us rather than continuing to be held hostage by stress, panic and anxiety. This values-driven approach can guide behaviour change long-term. I believe that it is only through acceptance and thoroughly understanding our feelings that changes can really happen.

I understand the difficulties and frustrations that anxiety and stress can have on your physical, emotional, mental health and impact it may have on your personal relationships. Interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation exercises to reduce the physiological symptoms of anxiety, and other modalities that may be effective for you can be explored as we review your own personal goals and needs in therapy.

Anxiety is, simply, put, unrelenting worry that continues after the thing or circumstance you are worrying about is removed or it is the exaggerated worry about something. In anxiety, the sheer size of the worry in relation to the concern, the realistic vs. non-realistic nature of the concern, and the frequency or level of control related to concern matter. OCD relates to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Social Anxiety is an intrusive, disruptive fear of people or certain social situations. Often, we see fears of judgement, body image, looking awkward or stupid, as being thematic in social anxiety thoughts. Just to name a few example of how anxiety can present itself.

Our world can be a stressful and frightening place -- and it's even more difficult to walk through alone. You don't have to feel alone in an unsafe world. Our specialized Christian counselling for women struggling with anxiety, panic and stress can empower you with the tools to deal with life, relationships and your faith in a way that doesn't just mask the problem - it lets you walk free from it.

Stomach in a knot? Heart in your throat? It's not enough to just manage the feelings, you need real peace. We offer a proven path of Spiritual and emotional releasing matched with psychological techniques that allow you to take control of the inner world that drives these symptoms. Come and experience the lasting change Christian Counselling for anxiety, panic and stress can bring to you!

We live in a world that gives us the message that to work and manage home life is to be successful, yet the lived experience of this belief leaves many feeling they are stressed and thus "not successful" because they cannot handle the world of ups and downs. We are taught to question ourselves in those moments and not the beliefs we are told about what it means to balance work and life. Furthermore our histories can at times leave us with coping strategies that often lead to stress and anxiety. Meditation has been showing more benefits to individuals dealing with anxiety and stress. I am a certified meditation instructor and use a combination of therapy and mindfulness.

Working with clients for 15+ years, I worked extensively with clients who experience anxiety and depression. In my experience anxiety and stress are two different things. Stress is being unable to adequately handle a situation that goes beyond our ability to cope. Stress is normal given an entirely new situation we are faced with such as a new job, etc. This usually requires learning some new coping skills. However, anxiety is a sustained feeling of unease that in its extreme can be experienced as panic or the inability to calm oneself. Often I have found that anxiety that has been sustained for a long time is generally connected to trauma and is best healed by working with the body.

We have evolved for survival, NOT HAPPINESS, which is why we all have a propensity for anxiety and stress. It's natural, however, it's HOW YOU DEAL WITH IT that makes the difference. Think of all the ways stress and anxiety are affecting your life. Now imagine the joy and fulfilment of living your dreams without being immobilized by stress and anxiety! Here are some of the potential benefits: improved health, weight loss, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction or elimination, improved relationships and marriage, etc. All of these benefits can occur when you learn how to manage, NOT AVOID, stress and anxiety. For more info on how I practive click here - http://www.thehappinesstrap.com/about_ac

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Stress is a normal, adaptive response to changes in our circumstances and/or environment. Stress can act as a motivator, however when it becomes chronic and overwhelming, it can negatively impact our relationships ourselves, family and friends, our work interests and hobbies, and increase our risk of the development of other psychological and physical health concerns such as anxiety and depression. I assist clients in resolving their anxiety by identifying and understanding symptoms, identifying triggers that increase symptoms, and developing practical day-to-day strategies that provide both short-and-long term relief.

Anxiety can be so painful both mentally and physically. This is where I begin my work with clients, on the distressing symptoms. It is important to get these symptoms to a manageable level so that people can resume their lives. I use a variety of tools to help bring relief starting in the first session. Once the symptoms have begun to decrease we explore the deeper root causes of anxiety to ensure that these symptoms do not return. So that clients can live a life without distressing anxiety.

Anxiety can be very distressing and lead to all sorts of physiological symptoms such as heart palpitations, sleep issues, fear, panic, and shortness of breath. Often times the source of the anxiety can be discovered by carefully examining our thought processes and discovering what past or future events are causing us distress. Sometimes learning new techniques of breathing and mindfulness can help soothe us when our anxious mind kicks into gear.

Most of us will at some point in our lives feel overwhelmed by life circumstances which can leave us feeling helpless, vulnerable and alone, leading to stress and/or anxiety. Time when stress factors rise and coping resources run low. Life events such as, job loss/change, infidelity, divorce medical diagnosis, or loss of a loved one can impact our ability to function in our daily activities. At times it may feel like there is no way out, however, with the right support and guidance you can regain control of your life. Seeking the services of a trusted therapist can be a vital component needed to begin to restore and balance your life. Talking through your concerns with a therapist can provide you with the opportunity to focus on issues that concern you....(view profile to read more)

[NOTE: MY OFFICE IS IN CALGARY -- I DO VIDEO SESSIONS ELSEWHERE IN ALBERTA]. Anxiety and stress are two conditions that have treatments that work. Cognitive behaviour therapy, desensitization therapy, and hypnotherapy (all of which I practice) are often tremendously helpful. I have been a psychologist for 31 years, and I can help. Set up a time to see me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

I am a counsellor with a special interest in perinatal mental health. Many perinatal women experience stress and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. I work with women, and their families, to minimize the detrimental impact of anxiety on the transition to motherhood and the early parenting years. Counselling during pregnancy and the postpartum period is intended to reduce emotional distress for perinatal women, their infants, and the whole family system.

Life stressors and difficult life experiences may leave you feeling overwhelmed, tense, fearful, and may prevent you from being present in your life. Experiences of anxiety and stress often present in a variety of ways, including thinking patterns, somatic and bodily responses, and in emotions. Counselling may support you in learning new ways to cope, develop skills to manage stressors, support you in feeling more present and engaged with life, and/or decrease discomfort and distress.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they don’t treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people don’t believe it or you! Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinfleminphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161.

Working with anxiety is a specialty of mine. Arguably, in the field of psychology we know quite a bit about anxiety as compared many other presenting concerns. In my approach with anxiety we will often begin with interventions that address behaviours and thoughts. Starting in this way will generally lead to effective symptom management in a few months’ time. Subsequently we can begin to work through past experiences that keep anxiety present. It has been my professional experience that exploring these emotional experiences increases the likelihood of sustainable symptom management in the long term.

In order to effectively manage anxiety, worries and stress, one needs to learn to reduce and relax the amygdala’s fear and panic response. Adopting a mindfulness mindset, paired with stress reduction techniques, are one of the best antidotes to being carried away or paralyzed by stress, worries and anxiety. By practicing mindfulness-based activities and tools specifically designed to combat and better manage the effects of stress and anxiety, you will release the heavy burden they can cause. You will learn how to more peacefully coexist with your thoughts and your emotions in the present moment, thus creating a state of inner calm to help contain and lower your stress, worries and anxiety.

Stress is the body’s natural reaction to danger. It’s meant to help identify a problem that needs your attention to fix. However, when the stress lasts too long, it can start to impact our physical and mental health. In my practice we look at understanding the root of all stress or anxiety and together we create practical, meaningful coping strategies.

Anxiety and stress can be effectively managed with a shift in perspective and behaviours used to cope. I help clients learn the strategies necessary to change the meaning they make of situations and master physiological tension and anxiety. It is impossible to be relaxed and anxious at the same time. Then clients are taught to master their thinking and free themselves from stranglehold of anxiety and stress.

Anxiety becomes a problem when it causes so much distress or impairment that we are not able to function optimally in our day-to-day lives. Fears and worries can become so intense that they interfere with our decision-making, work performance, ability to travel, try new things, or develop and maintain strong social connections. If you feel that this describes your difficulties, we can help. We help our clients learn to use relaxation and breathing techniques to gain greater mastery over their physiology, and to identify and change catastrophic and black-and-white thinking patterns that perpetuate anxiety and excessive worries. We can help you feel like you are back in charge of your life. Call us today at 403-255-8577 to book and appointment or gain more information.

Anxiety and stress are a natural part of life, we all feel anxiety and stress at multiple points in our life. Anxiety and stress come to visit us because they are trying to tell us something and we need to acknowledge what is going on for us. Anxiety often comes to protect us and keep us safe and yet we do everything we can to remove it from our life, even when it may be there for a valid reason. Together using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy I help clients struggling with Anxiety and Stress.

Anxiety. Fear. Worry. Stress. Do these words seem all to familiar in your life? When faced with a multitude of responsibilities, long "to-do" lists, relationship demands, and meeting the expectations of others and ourselves, we may find ourselves unable to function, let alone enjoy life. We may be filled with self-doubt, especially when playing the "comparison game." Some people turn to substances such as alcohol and drugs to cope. Others work too many hours or engage in destructive or compulsive behaviors. Fortunately, there are healthy and productive ways to break the hold anxiety has on you and meet life on your terms. Let me help you to manage life demands and find peace again.

Sometimes we are affected by anxiety - could be mild or a full blown panic attack. We notice that our thoughts race 'by themselves', our heart rate is elevated, our palms may be sweaty, we are restless and have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. In counselling you can learn to stand up to anxiety, to identify your various responses to stressors and find effective ways to change the ways you think and feel. Learn ways to express your worries, fears and concerns and ways to get your needs met.