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Episode 2123:

In Ingrid Y. Helander's enlightening piece, "Your Worsening Worry Wants Your Help to De-Stress," the author sheds light on the transformative power of acknowledging and naming your worries. Through a compassionate and insightful approach, Helander guides us to a better understanding and management of our stress and anxiety, illustrating the profound benefits of forming a relationship with our internal experiences to promote healing and resilience.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/your-worsening-worry-wants-your-help-to-de-stress/

Quotes to ponder:

"Names provide definition, meaning and most importantly a calm connection."

"Creating a name and relationship with the parts of you that are stressed out does not increase the worry. In fact, it calms anxiety and empowers you to be helpful."

"This is the beginning of your journey together with your worry, anxiety and stress. Remember that no part of you is trying to hurt you."

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