Stress Management
Have you noticed that your energy levels have dropped, your sleep has gotten worse, and everyday life seems more overwhelming? Maybe you’re feeling irritable, experiencing headaches, restlessness, or heart palpitations.
You're not alone.
Stress is the mind's way of telling you to slow down—not speed up.
These days, many people find that stress is slowly getting the better of them without them even realizing it. They tell themselves that the weekend is coming up, or vacation is just around the corner, or that they just need to get that big event over with. Suddenly, weeks, months—sometimes even years—go by without them having a realistic sense of how long they’ve been under pressure.
At first, it’s easy to brush off stress symptoms and tell yourself that things will get better soon. The problem, however, is that the longer you wait to address them, the worse it gets and the longer it will take to get through it—and the more negative consequences it will have had on those around you and your close relationships.
On the other hand, the sooner you do something about it, the faster you’ll get through it.
Stress treatment is not only psychological; it is also physiological.
Chronic stress can be compared to a car that has run out of gas and won’t start. We can optimize the GPS, but if the main problem is a lack of gas, it won’t help.
Many people, especially in our culture of self-improvement, try to work on themselves and sometimes push themselves too hard—we think we should be able to handle the pressure, and that we are the ones who need to “improve.” Instead of considering whether that’s actually the case, and if so, whether we have the energy it takes to make the desired change.
That is why, when we talk about stress, it is important that we do things in the right order so that we do not exacerbate the stress and feelings of helplessness.
I have over 14 years of experience in stress treatment. I also teach leadership and stress management. I have developed stress policies for companies and conducted well-being workshops for employees. I have worked with both private and public sector companies, both Danish and international.
As an organizational psychologist, my goal in therapy is not only to help you overcome your stress, but also to strengthen your self-understanding and, above all, your self-confidence.
If you choose me as your therapist, you can expect clarity and specific guidance on exactly what you need to do to feel better. This includes how to have a conversation with your manager and your doctor about your well-being.
As part of your treatment, once you’ve started to feel better, we’ll also work on your coping strategies and how you can best avoid getting stressed in the future.
My experience in stress management
Stress Cycle
A concrete action plan that guides you through your stress management process. This includes: Assessing your stress level; discussions with your manager and workplace; discussions with your personal physician; and, in the event of a stress-related sick leave, recommendations on what to do and what not to do; etc.
Insight into your coping strategies and how they have contributed to your stress levels—including an understanding of where they fall short. This includes where they may be ineffective, and, most importantly, what you can do instead.
An understanding that it is possible to say no without becoming someone who either doesn't care about others or constantly feels guilty.
Learn to take responsibility for your own choices and priorities, and recognize when you’re taking responsibility for something that isn’t yours—and how you can give it back to the person it belongs to.