How Counselling Helps Relieve Stress: A Therapist's Perspective
Stress has become an inevitable part of modern life, affecting everything from our physical health to our emotional well-being. Whether it’s work deadlines, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, the constant pressure can feel overwhelming. But the good news is that counselling can be a powerful tool to not only manage stress but also transform how we respond to life’s challenges.
The Body Remembers: How Stress Shapes Our Physical and Emotional Memory
Stress isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s a full-body event. When we face challenging situations, our bodies respond with a cascade of biological processes designed to help us survive. But what happens when stress is chronic, unresolved, or deeply traumatic? The answer lies in a phenomenon that has been increasingly explored in psychology and neuroscience: the body remembers the score.