sTRESS IS AN uNAVOIDABLE pART OF THE huMAN eXPERIENCE
Stress is something that touches all of us. This world is incredibly taxing and unless you live in a bubble removed from any and all external stimuli, you have been exposed since birth to situations, people, and experiences that demand your energy, try your patience, and require you to interact and respond to things outside of your control. For some, you even experience stress BEFORE birth.
And if that’s not scary enough, chronic stress can kill you. Yikes! That took a dark turn…
The majority of us are plagued with the long term effects of stress without an awareness of it because it’s labeled as other issues. There are four main sources of stress…environmental stress, social stress, physiological stress, and emotional stress. All of these erode our health and wellbeing from the inside out. Things like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, skin issues, digestive problems, depression, anxiety, respiratory infections, sexual dysfunction, and autoimmune diseases have been linked through research to chronic stress in the body. And the list goes on.
So you see, stress may actually be a much larger chronic condition in need of attention and treatment. Learning stress management strategies to manage it effectively and to prevent further damage is imperative not only to your survival but to live a happy and healthy life.
Heal Your Body and Mind with NIcole Ambrose, LCSW
You don’t have to live your life just surviving one stressful event or situation after another. What if you had ways to manage stress with more ease and sense of control? What if there were changes you could make to improve the overall health and functioning of your body and brain? It might be hard to imagine that’s possible if you’ve been living in survival mode most of your life. But it is possible and you deserve the opportunity to live a quality life.
Nicole can help you develop stress management tools and create change in your life to heal and overcome the effects of chronic stress. After years in the field of human services and therapy, Nicole realized that there is often a disconnect between the mental health world and the physical health world, but in reality these function best when they are integrated together. Our mental/emotional health and our physical health are directly connected and influence each other; treating one without considering the other can only get you so far in terms of healing and growth.
Nicole became certified in Integrative Medicine to offer more practical and holistic support and guidance to people struggling with the many manifestations of chronic stress. In your work with her, you will not only have a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk about your stress and work through problems in your life, but you will also receive education and tools to heal on your own at home. Eating healing, nutrient dense foods, developing better sleep routines, improving self care practices, and learning strategies for regulating your emotions holistically will give you what you need to optimize your life!
Take The First Step!
Invest in yourself and accept the help that's available to you. Learn to respect, nourish, and love every part of yourself. Long term healing starts within. Call Nicole for a complimentary consultation today!
Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
