Coping with Stress

Periods of stress belong to every stage of life, and they affect us less through the events themselves than through the way we interpret them. Much of the time stress motivates us to move forward, to do something with our lives and to overcome difficulties; but when it becomes excessive it stands in the way of our ability to cope. In such cases professional help allows a person to come through stressful periods more easily and prevents the harm that would otherwise follow.