Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Forest Lawn, AB.

I help clients manage anxiety and stress with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a research-based approach in which I am certified. I help clients with managing stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, health anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.

We all face anxiety and stress in our lives. There are many people however that experience anxiety to the point of reducing their ability to function on a daily basis. For anyone experiencing anxiety and high levels of stress there are effective treatments. I will work with you to identify what will work best based on your experience and the use of techniques proven to help reduce anxiety and stress.

How do you know if you are experiencing 'normal' stress or have crossed the line into the 'isolating' world of anxiety and panic? Alongside compassionate and non-judgemental care most of us just need some extra support and helpful tools to help weather what can often be a life-long journey. Special emphasis is put on understanding internal and external cues 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 both normal emotions that everyone has at some point in their lives. At times, the anxiety may lead to avoidance, procrastination, or endured with intense bodily symptoms. At Inspire Wellness Therapy, we are specifically trained to address the root of your anxiety and to provide you with the strategies to manage the anxiety. Anxiety is normal and cannot be eliminated forever but it can be managed. Our registered psychologist can work with you to narrow down the type of you anxiety you may have while our registered psychotherapist can assist you in implementing the strategies.

Stress and anxiety are vital to our survival. However, when we find ourselves in a constant state of stress and when it impedes our functioning, that it when it is destructive to mind and body. Through a process of psychoeducation and CBT, we will interrupt the negative cycle of anxiety, get to the root of your concerns, and build your resilience. You will be empowered with tools and strategies which you can draw on for life.

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!

Does it sometimes feel like anxiety is a monster that seems to have control over your life? That stress has a stranglehold on you? That everything you do is organized around avoiding the intrusion of these awful feelings? That you feel so powerless to change any of it that you are ready to explode. And sometimes are afraid you will. Feelings of anxiety are incredibly uncomfortable, intense, overwhelming at times and even terrifying. They can overwhelm our thoughts leaving us unable to think about nothing more than worries we have about the future and what could happen, or horrible reruns of what has already happened in the past. We begin to turn all our resources toward avoiding these thoughts and feelings. The more effort we take to avoid feeling...(view profile to read more)

Anxiety as a result of stress is one of, if not the major contributing factor to poor health in most areas of people lives. If you have ever been tense before an exam or a visit to the dentist, you have a felt anxiety. Increased heart rate, sweating, rapid breathing, dry mouth, & a sense of dread are common. Changing this involves cognitive & behavioural approaches. Cognitive change is understanding how thoughts contribute to symptoms and how to change thought patterns to reduce the intensity of your anxiety. And behavioral changes involve using techniques to reduce or stop any undesired behaviors that are a result of the anxiety you have been experiencing.

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or threatening circumstances. But individuals who experience extreme fear and worry that does not subside may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The frequency and intensity of anxiety can be overwhelming and interfere with daily functioning. Fortunately, the majority of people with an anxiety disorder improve considerably by getting effective psychological treatment

Anxiety and Stress are the norm in today's world. Our fast-paced society pulls our attention in many directions and often away from ourselves. Being disconnected from our feelings, needs and wants is often a cause of anxiety. Mindfulness-based counselling is a powerful way to have us create an island of sanity for ourselves amidst the speed of our lives. By learning to reconnect with ourselves amidst the busyness of life, we are put back into relationship with our hearts and what is truly meaningful to us.

Unfortunately with our incredibly fast paced society, anxiety and stress have become all-too-familiar struggles for all ages. People feel pressure from the many commitments in their lives, and with the beauty and curse of technology, we often feel we cannot get a break. It has become imperative that we learn ways of managing our anxiety and stress, and of slowing down our systems so that they do not get to a point of explosion. Many people enter into therapy at such a point, and we work hard to create a space where they can breathe and learn strategies for coping, as well as re-narrating old patterns.

Healthy anxiety is a transient response to stress. It prompts us to use coping skills. Sometimes anxiety becomes persistent, unreasonable and excessive, even to the point of a panic attack. The cause may be overwhelming stress, abuse, separation or loss, or a traumatic event. Unhealthy anxiety can lead to great distress, difficulty with daily life, relationship problems, avoidance of people, places and situations, and time-consuming habits. Treatment can help you: • develop strategies to manage stress and anxiety • conquer worrying • relate to others in healthy ways without fear of rejection or being evaluated negatively • recover from past trauma • get back to living life

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.

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.

Anxiety and stress can make it hard to think clearly, make decisions and find enjoyment in every day activities. While living with some stress is normal, anxiety can get in the way of living your life the way you want. It is difficult to overcome the impact of anxiety without professional help. Many of my clients have tried to cope on their own or with some help, but find that the anxiety never truly goes away. I can help you or your child in identifying the underlying causes of your anxiety, and to learn how to successfully cope with life's challenges and to live more fully.

Dealing with your stress and anxiety involves the capacity to stay centered and calm while observing what is causing and activating your feelings of stress and anxiety. Through mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive therapy you will develop the capacity to: pause and regulate your emotions, take perspective on your thoughts, and choose to respond to your stress/anxiety instead of react to it. Together we will create the attitudes and life practices that enable you to transform stress/anxiety into energy and motivation.

Stress and anxiety are complex challenges as there are ways that both can be useful and necessary to our survival. If you are finding that stress and anxiety are showing up in ways that are not life enhancing, then it is time you get some support! I am a Registered Psychologist and I am here to support you! Sliding scale and session discounts available.

Whether you're experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or something more specific, my goal is to provide you a safe space to share your feelings and help you get back to your life. Together we will develop personalized coping strategies and process the underlying cause of your anxiety, including ruling out physical explanations. In addition to personalized coping tools, we will also explore underlying causes of the anxiety and help you heal to safeguard you from anxiety in the future.

Anxiety is a multifaceted phenomenon that I believe requires a multidimensional treatment. Borrowing from CBT, mindfulness, and emotion focused therapy, my approach is tailored to your specific needs, and places emphasis on cultivating a therapeutic atmosphere in which you will feel safe to explore, and get to the core of the root of your anxiety.

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at different points. With the high number of competing demands in our society, often these feelings can become increasingly present and start to interfere with our daily life. They can invade our mind and body and cause us to experience a myriad of symptoms such as: constant worries, irrational fears, sleeplessness, muscle tension, rapid heart rate and muscle tension. I work to support those struggling to uncover, understand and address the roots of their anxiety. I also help them to learn a variety of stress-management, relaxation techniques and self-care techniques so they are better equipped to manage life's inevitable challenges in the future.

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.

Identifying that there are aspects of the 'self' that require attention is the first step in reducing stress and anxiety. The ability to self-reflect and acknowledge that shifts need to be made are the building blocks of change . Making sense of meaning and purpose in one's life is linked to resiliency as is understanding the difference between internal versus external locus of control. These are all things I explore with my clients suffering from stress and anxiety.

Jennifer spent all of her early years as a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and has treated clients all over the world, including areas such as Australia, New Zealand, USA and the UK. She continues to treat clients in these areas, by offering teletherapy & Skype counselling. If you are suffering from an anxiety or stress disorder, and would like an experienced therapist with a high success rate to help, Jennifer would be an ideal fit. For a few testimonials of her work in anxiety, check out www.livingwellcounselling.ca