Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Nisku, AB.

Anxiety and stress are two things I know very well, both from a Psychological standpoint and a personal one. When treating these issues, I tackle symptoms through multiple theories that focus on the mind, body and emotions. This way we have many different strategies and techniques to rely on when times get tough!

We live in a high stress culture. Our bodies were designed to deal with short term threats, but in prolonged stress they are unable to recover properly. Furthermore, our bodies may be "programmed" to be more sensitive to stress based on our childhood experiences and even the stresses and traumas of our parents and grandparents. Dealing with prolonged stress and anxiety requires a multifaceted approach: understanding the true sources of the stress, changing patterns of thinking, and adopting lifestyle habits that support physiological recovery and contribute to health and well-being. With the right supports and habits, you can let go of stress and have a healthier and more satisfying life

You can’t sleep, it’s hard to concentrate, you’re quick to anger and irritable all the time. At its worst anxiety and stress can lead to feeling unable to breathe and wanting to jump out of your own skin: system overload. Stress is known to increase the risk of emotional, mental and physical problems. Anxiety clues us in to the need to take care of whatever is causing us distress such as unresolved emotions, negative thoughts, unhealthy behaviours, or unsupportive relationships. I help you identify, clarify and resolve distress and anxiety so you can regain a sense of optimism, balance and enjoyment.

Anxiety and stress are normal, healthy and motivating in the right amounts. However, when people come in for these issues, it's usually because the immense stress they are under prevents them from living their best life, and / or is causing harmful effects to the body and mind. I will work with you to identify the early warning signs of stress and develop strategies for coping with or preventing anxiety.

Clients will experience less anxiety and increased sense of ease about their daily life. Clients will decrease their irrational thoughts and behaviors. They will be taught relaxation techniques that will help the client cope with the anxiety. Clients will also be taught self-help techniques that can be used to help decrease the severity of the anxiety attack.

Anxiety, fear and stress are all natural human responses that are supposed to be helpful but sometimes they get in the way. They may feel overwhelming or appear when they are not needed. Learning to cope with these emotions involves understanding their purpose, triggers and I help you build coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety or even overcome it so you can live your life on your terms.

Every one of us experiences some amount of stress or anxiety in our lives. However, when anxiety negatively affects your life such as avoiding situations, difficulties sleeping, constant worrying or repeditive thinking, additional help is often required. Worrying and being fearful can prevent you from having a peaceful life while impacting your physical health. Counselling can help to reduce stress and anxiety by resolving issues and learning how to be your true self.

There are many sources of stress and anxiety in today's world and some of us just seem to be hard-wired to experience a lot of it. Dr. Hook can help you learn how to cope with the stressors in your life, make changes that will reduce your stress, and, if appropriate, help you to understand the root causes of your anxiety. Don't let constant fear and worry stop you from leading a rewarding, engaging life.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a natural fit for anxiety and stress treatment because it helps you make sense of overwhelming problems and break them down into more manageable pieces. Your thoughts have an impact on how you feel both physically and emotionally and over-active stress can have a real consequences. CBT is a pragmatic solution that we'll use to identify specific problems and try to solve them.

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Anxiety is defined as nervousness and an inability to relax. Some level of anxiety is normal in human beings; however, excessive anxiety can interfere with all areas of life and can take several forms, including phobias, obsessive-compulsions, and panic attacks, Post traumatic stress and is often associated with depression. Therapy approaches a person's anxiety with intense curiosity in an effort to help the person understand and heal the source of the anxiety. Through the process of focusing internally, a person can understand, unravel, and transform their anxiety.

Feeling anxious and experiencing stress are normal and healthy human experiences. However, both anxiety and stress can get out of control in our lives and can cause incredible challenges that lead to feeling overwhelmed and out of control. You may be experiencing the negative impact of overwhelming stress and anxiety in your life right now, and you may even feel like life is slipping out of your control. You and I will work together to restore control, to reduce the unhelpful influence of stress and anxiety, and to help you to return to living a life that reflects who you want to be.

Anxiety and stress are not the enemy - this emotional experience is natural. We will work on understanding how you conceptualize the internal physiological responses and practicing new ways of approaching, accepting, and experimenting with your worries, fears, and anxieties. The hard work of exposure therapy can sometimes be beneficial, and I can answer all your questions about this therapy and recommend if it may be helpful for you.

Anxiety is a healthy, normal, and natural response to danger or threat. You can think of any animal and see a similar response when they are threatened. The issue is that human brains have evolved so much that we can actually activate our natural threat response when there is no real danger! We can develop an anxiety response that is maladaptive. You can think of this as a fire alarm that is going off when there is no fire or smoke. Together, we can train your body's "fire alarm" to respond properly to threat.