{"id":231,"date":"2020-05-27T19:21:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T19:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/counseling\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:09:19","slug":"let-me-introduce-you-to-stress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/counseling\/let-me-introduce-you-to-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Let Me Introduce You to Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO STRESS by Deborah Augenbraun, PsyD<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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STRESS<\/strong><\/span>...it’s everywhere.\u00a0We all experience it. Depending on what is going on in our lives we have more or less of it at times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Broadly defined, STRESS\u00a0is any change in our environment that we have to adapt to. For example, stress can be\u00a0associated with positive changes\u00a0such as\u00a0an achievement, starting college, moving to a new home, getting a job, starting a new relationship. Or to other changes such as academic assignments, taking tests, having a disagreement with a friend or loved one, being away from home, or having too much to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

STRESS\u00a0is neither good nor bad. It can motivate us, help us focus our attention, or overcome challenges. Some people live on the high end of stress. As long as you have the resources<\/strong> to cope with your stressors you can stay in balance<\/strong>. It is when STRESS exceeds our RESOURCES\u00a0for coping\u00a0is where difficulties sometimes arise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HOW\u00a0you can\u00a0COPE and\u00a0Get Back into Balance…..<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP 1<\/span>….RECOGNIZE\u00a0your signs<\/strong><\/span>….are you more emotional? physically tense? behavior changes? thinking more negatively?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP 2<\/span>..<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>PRESS\u00a0PAUSE<\/span><\/span><\/strong>…step back, literally take a breath, breathe in, breathe out. Go for a short walk around the block to clear your mind. Talk with someone who is a good listener. Get a drink of water. Take a moment and calm yourself. You Got This! You Can Do This!<\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP 3<\/span>…FIGURE OUT <\/strong>what’s causing your stress. Can you do anything about it? If yes…<\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP 4<\/span>..MAKE A PLAN <\/strong>for how to deal with your stressor. If you can’t do anything about it, practice Acceptance<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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STEP 5<\/span>…BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF <\/strong>What do you need right now, what would help you feel better (movement, rest, connection with others, nourishment, distraction, creativity, spirituality, quiet). Remember, “You got this!”<\/span><\/p>\n

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WCSU Counseling Services
\nStudent Health & Wellness Center
\n(Connected to Newbury Hall)
\n181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810<\/p>\n

Phone: (203) 837.8690
\nEmail: CounselingServices@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nInstagram: wcsu_counselingservices<\/a><\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER<\/strong>
\nThe Counseling Services Web Site is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical or psychological attention, diagnosis or face to face treatment. If you are concerned about your mental health, it is recommended that you consult a mental health provider immediately and do not wait for an electronic response from web page professionals or from the Counseling Services staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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