different types of stress

What are the types of stress?

While stress plays a role in everyone’s life, it doesn’t have to dictate your day-to-day stress levels. Due dates at work, strained relationships, and personal challenges can manifest into different types of stress. When you are able to understand the types of stress that can impact you, it is easier for you to develop stress…

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How to Feel Less Stressed at Work

These days, it seems as though everyone is busy. From taking kids to and from school, managing work responsibilities, and taking care of the house, many of us find ourselves stressed out and maxed out! But stress doesn’t have to run your world. Where you spend your forty hours a week might be causing you…

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What Are 5 Ways to Improve Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is just one aspect of our overall mental health and well-being. The way we perceive ourselves affects how we interact with others. While high self-esteem can lead to better interpersonal relationships, increased happiness, and improved resilience when faced with challenges, low self-esteem can do just the opposite. At Collective Counseling, we can help guide…

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Strategies for Stress Management

Our therapists at Collective Counseling work routinely with individuals who are looking for ways to manage stress each and every day. Stress has continually been linked to many medical conditions and can contribute to one’s mental and emotional health. By learning stress management techniques, our patients are able to reduce stress in their lives and…

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What is the 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety?

Anxiety is a medical condition that affects millions of Americans. While it is common in certain situations, such as stage fright or talking in front of a classroom, it can be a daily life disturbance for many of the patients who visit us here at Collective Counseling Solutions. Fortunately, there are ways to manage anxiety,…

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How Can I Build Self Esteem?

Self-esteem is a crucial aspect of our mental and emotional health. It’s the way we perceive ourselves, our abilities, and our worth. Having a healthy level of self-esteem can significantly impact how we live our lives, interact with others, and handle challenges. However, not everyone naturally possesses high self-esteem. If you’re wondering “How can I…

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What are Common Symptoms of Anorexia?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have life-threatening consequences if not addressed promptly. Among these disorders, anorexia nervosa is one of the most recognized and most dangerous. It is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to self-starvation and extreme thinness. Understanding the symptoms of anorexia can be crucial in…

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5 Effective Strategies for Stress Management

In our fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s due to work pressure, financial worries, or personal issues, we all experience stress at different points in our lives. However, chronic stress can have detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. Therefore, effective stress management is crucial to maintain a…

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Three Traits that Contribute to Emotional Health

Emotional health, a critical aspect of overall wellness, often gets overshadowed by physical health. However, it is equally important. Good emotional health refers to the ability to manage and express feelings appropriately and to handle life’s challenges effectively. It is about being happy, self-confident, self-aware, and resilient. People who are emotionally healthy are in control…

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4 Stress Management Techniques

Stress is a normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming if not managed properly. At Collective Counseling Solutions, we understand that emotional health is important. Although stress will be part of all our lives, there are several stress management techniques that can help you cope with stress and lead a healthier, more productive…

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Why Is Emotional Health Important?

We all know that physical health is important, but emotional health is just as important. Emotional health can affect our overall well-being, and taking care of it is essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore why emotional health is so important and how to maintain it. What Is Emotional Health? Emotional health refers to our…

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How Can I Calm Anxiety Fast?

Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with life’s everyday challenges. About 6.8 million adults in the U.S. suffer from a generalized anxiety disorder. It can be challenging to manage and can severely impact your mental health. If you think you might be suffering from an…

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What are Five Warning Signs of Addiction?

Addiction is a serious problem that can devastate individuals, families, and communities. According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.7 million American adults battled a substance abuse disorder. You might be concerned if you or someone you know is suffering from addiction. It can be challenging to identify addiction in its early…

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What are 7 Steps To Manage Stress?

Of course, stress is a normal part of life. But the holidays can be an incredibly stressful time of year. If not managed properly, stress can feel overwhelming, affecting your physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to help you manage stress and put your best foot forward…

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What Do I Need To Know About Anxiety Disorders?

According to recent statistics, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders and can affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their life. Anxiety disorders differ from normal anxiety and involve overwhelming fear, anxiety, or panic. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and several effective treatments are available. Many…

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What’s The First Stage Of Addiction?

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel like you are carrying a heavy burden. Unfortunately, statistics show that over 21 million Americans struggle with substance abuse, which is just one of the many forms of addiction our population faces. Although it seems to happen quickly from an outside perspective,…

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What Is The Difference Between A Therapist And A Counselor?

It seems that the terms counseling and therapy are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are differences. While both of these terms describe treatments for mental health issues and involve talking with a trained professional. They include discussing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to understand them better. When you participate in either counseling or therapy, you…

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What Qualifies as an Eating Disorder?

Many people suffer from eating disorders in America; statistics show that more than 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. Eating disorders result from persistent behavior that can negatively affect your health, emotional state, and ability to thrive. Most eating disorders stem from unhealthy attention to one’s weight,…

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3 Factors That Lead To Depression

Depression is a normal part of the human experience; we all experience disappointments and dips in our moods due to our health or circumstances from time to time. However, when depression becomes the dominant emotion we feel for long periods, it can mean you’re suffering from a mental health issue. According to estimates in 2019,…

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How To Manage Stress In The Workplace

Work stress affects us all; however, when stress from work begins to affect other areas of your life, it’s time to take action. For example, a recent study revealed that 7 in 10 adults reported that workplace stress affects personal relationships. A survey reported that a shocking 91% of respondents said that feeling overwhelmingly stressed…

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Collective Counseling Wins Start-Up Of The Year!

We’re thrilled to announce Collective Counseling Solutions has taken home the prize for Best Start-Up for 2022! When we announced a few weeks ago that we had been nominated for a 2022 Business Award by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, we were honored just to receive a nomination. With so many new businesses bursting…

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Eating Disorders Warning Signs- What To Look For

There are several different types of eating disorders. The most commonly discussed are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. At its essence, an eating disorder is a psychological disorder. Each functions differently, with all being characterized by abnormal eating habits. Someone suffering from an eating disorder could be limiting how much food they consume, unhealthily…