A stress management coach assists people by offering support, education, and feedback to become more aware of how stress manifests. They can also help clients develop healthy and effective management strategies. Working with a stress management coach can save considerable time and effort, compared to trial-and-error learning.
Tools and Strategies
- Consciousness-raising exercises Coaches help clients become more aware of the many ways stress can manifest.
- Helping relationship This includes unconditional positive regard, empathy and social support.
- Guidance: A coach can guide you through more distressing times.
- Language: Using Sameness and Procedures influencing language gives people a sense of familiarity and knowing what is expected of them.
- Skills and techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offer the opportunity of taking control of your anxiety.
- Havening Techniques Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners apply Havening Techniques to reduce stress, boost resilience, enhance wellbeing, and heal the pain of the past.
- Self-compassion: The exercises offered are presented in a way that encourages you, in a self-compassionate way, to live a successful life aligned with your own values.
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Mindfulness skills can help you take actions.
- Breathing: Diaphragmatic breathing can get oxygen from the air into your body and to blow off waste products such as carbon dioxide.
- Positive self-talk Practicing positive self-talk can help you realise that stress comes and goes.
Expected Changes
Here are some changes a person can expect in their life after working with a stress management coach:
- Adopting healthy stress management strategies Studies show the majority of participants can adopt healthy management strategies in just a few months.
- More solid foundation Practising stress management behaviours gives you a more solid and secure foundation, making it more likely that you will succeed in changing other critical threats to your health and happiness.
- Ability to manage stress more skilfully Learn to manage stress much more skilfully.
- Increased self-awareness Becoming aware of how stress affects your body, mood, mind, and behaviour.
- Change a situation that is not working Bring about change with practical problem-solving methods to take on tough situations and circumstances.
- Saying “no” Saying no can help bring your life more into balance.
- Asking for help Asking for help not only lightens your workload but also strengthens your relationships.
New Habits
- Intentionally relaxing, walking, or talking (seeking support) Spend at least 20 minutes every day on healthy stress management.
- Schedule recharging activities Schedule time for recharging and rejuvenation of both body and mind.
- Being open to change your mind Believe that the effort you make to incorporate healthy changes in your life is really worth it.
- Being prepared for stress at times of crisis Schedule acceptance and recovery practices before it starts. Reserve time in your diary, and don’t book too many commitments.
Summary: A stress management coach provides support, education, and strategies to help clients understand and manage their stress. They employ various tools like consciousness-raising exercises, relationship building, and cognitive behavioural techniques. Clients can expect to adopt healthy stress management strategies, increase self-awareness, and develop new habits such as relaxation, seeking support, and setting boundaries.