Introduction

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Episode 2056:

The article "Six Helpful Steps to Follow When You’re Stressed Out & Frazzled" offers practical and compassionate guidance for dealing with stress, particularly during challenging times like a global pandemic. It provides a relatable description of stress symptoms and encourages a six-step process to foster internal calm, including breathing exercises, physical release, and taking small, motivated actions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/six-helpful-steps-to-follow-when-youre-stressed-out-frazzled/

Quotes to ponder:

"Refocusing from your outside world to your body’s internal sensations is the first step to calm your stress."

Episode references:

"The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation" by Deb Dana: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Therapy-Interpersonal-Neurobiology/dp/0393712370/

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