Kara Pierson Counselling and Consulting- Registered Psychotherapist
Kara Pierson Counselling and Consulting- Registered Psychotherapist
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Humans are hard-wired to resist both change and stress. (So that's why it feels uncomfortable). Both are natural human responses and they help us to survive. Yet, both tend to be challenging and can negatively affect our mental and physical health.
Change in life is inevitable. The good news is that it can teach us to adapt and improve. Stress is not inevitable. Yes, it can be a motivator but it is not necessary to perform better.
A stress response can be a reaction to uncomfortable change. Healthy stress levels can help build resilience but staying in the stress response long term is not healthy. Those of us who are more resilient can deal with change and stress better. But changes in life can be very disruptive and painful especially for those who require lots of routine and structure. Or for those who already struggle with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
When there is external change (a move, a new relationship, losing a loved one, a career shift, a new stage of life, a new health issue), whether wanted or not, it can feel stressful. It can feel like a loss of control, uncertainty, fear of the unknown or a loss. This can create stress, sadness, anxiety, feeling stuck or avoidance and your inner world (feelings, thoughts, beliefs, physical condition) is affected.
Let me help you shift how you view change and stress; from obstacles to opportunities to learn, grow and feel more empowered. Change your mindset, attitude, feelings or habits to how you respond to situations and people. Learn how to connect with your body and regulate your nervous system to manage the stress that comes with change.
One last thing....we are also hard-wired to take the path of least resistance. Choosing to do therapeutic work means NOT taking such a path.
Being the age I am with my own personal experiences, I have a particular interest in working with women in their 'third chapter' (+ 50 years) or who are transitioning into this challenging but exciting stage of life. These years can bring new struggles and fears but can also bring personal growth and fulfillment.
(eg. healthcare workers, vets, first Responders, humanitarian aid workers)
In a professional helping role, we often feel buried under the demands of those whom we care for and serve, as well as the expectations and pressure we often put on ourselves. Self-care, identifying stress and watching for burnout are challenges that sometimes require us to seek help for ourselves.
Having been a teacher myself and having worked in the education field for years, I have a special interest and an intimate understanding of the challenges and changes that come with the profession. I also appreciate the type of person who tends to be drawn to the education field and how changes affect them.
Caregiving can be rewarding but also stressful. It can be a major change in a relationship that brings multiple emotions. It is not uncommon to feel frustrated, tired, angry, sad and very alone. Long-term caregiving can lead to health issues and burnout. It can also lead to compassion fatigue when the caregiver takes on the emotional stress of the person they are caring for.
People who are highly sensitive experience the world differently. And this means experiencing change differently. There are differing challenges and potentials that come with high-level sensitivity. Coping with change and stress can easily lead to overstimulation and intense overwhelm for HSPs.
Having lived and worked overseas in multiple countries in adulthood, I am comfortable working with clients who are returning from overseas or those who have immigrated or migrated. I am competent in working on such issues as cross-cultural transitions and adjustment, identity and homesickness.
KARA PIERSON COUNSELLING & CONSULTING
182 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1W3, Canada /905-809-8122 / karapiersoncounsellingca@gmail.com
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