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Familiy Stress

Alyson Dunlop

Alyson Dunlop

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Familiy Stress

While stress may be normal for many families, what is more important is how a family deals with stress that appears in their household or even that which concerns relatives outside of the immediate family. The causes of stress will vary from family to family, but there are some similarities. Far too often, expectations that are too high (unreasonable) are one of the big causes of stress for families everywhere. When the symptoms of stress begin to appear for a family, there is still hope. Here at Mentaline.com, you can get online coaching or therapy that can help a family learn how to better deal with stress. 

Causes of Family Stress

The exact source of stress for a family may be caused by a large natural disaster, a death in the family, or one of many other emotional and traumatic experiences. Finances are another issue that cause stress for many families. When money problems begin to appear, they can cause a ripple effect that tears families apart. Health and jobs are two other causes of family stress. The exact circumstances will vary from household to household, but when the symptoms of stress begin to appear, getting treatment should be a priority before the problem blossoms and branches into other problems - from major depression to substance abuse. 

Symptoms of Family Stress 

The most common indicator that there is too much stress in a family is that they are constantly busy, never able to relax, and rarely spend much time together as a whole unit. This can range from not eating meals together or eating them very quickly then departing. This can lead to frustration for many different members of the family. When there is a constant sense of urgency in a household, it can have negative effects on how well the household functions. While there may not be a magic way to make stress disappear completely - especially in the modern world - there are many techniques for dealing with stress that can be learned. Behavioral therapy may also be helpful. 

Getting Help with Family Stress 

Online therapy or online coaching here at Mentaline.com combines trained professionals with the power of the Internet to offer a comprehensive coaching on how to best deal with stress. If therapy is needed, that is available as well. With the proper guidance and support, stress can be managed more effectively, allowing families to operate more smoothly. When family stress is not dealt with, it tends to lead to other problems. It may take a while for some families, but eventually stress has a tendency to tear a family apart. Here at Mentaline.com you can book online sessions to get the practical tips and tools you need to deal with family related stress in a way that's healthy and safe. 

Definition of Familiy Stress

Family stress is a negative emotional state of mind that is caused by family problems. Whether it's parental trouble, fighting with siblings or many other issues, families are sometimes one of the biggest causes of stress in the modern world. Therapy can help a person learn to control stress caused by their family.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Familiy Stress

  • Avoiding family members
  • Frustration
  • Inability to relax
  • Quick meals together
  • Everyone in the house isolated in their room
  • A constant sense of urgency

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Adam Shaw
Adam Shaw

Adam Shaw

Herts | Age: 40
Coach
About me

Adam is a Heart Health Consultant, founder of Wellbeing Innovation and author of Secrets of a Cardiac Nurse - The Prescription Doctors Don't Give.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Eating healthy
    • Exercise
    • Physical health
    • Mental health

    » Definition Health coaching can assist a person with the techniques and tips that will result in a healthier and happier life. The exact method to a healthier life may vary from person to person, but a health coach can point a person in the right direction no matter their age, sex, or current physical condition.
    » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding family members
    • Frustration
    • Inability to relax
    • Quick meals together
    • Everyone in the house isolated in their room
    • A constant sense of urgency

    » Definition Family stress is a negative emotional state of mind that is caused by family problems. Whether it's parental trouble, fighting with siblings or many other issues, families are sometimes one of the biggest causes of stress in the modern world. Therapy can help a person learn to control stress caused by their family.
    » Symptoms
    • Tense muscles
    • Depression
    • Migraines
    • Insomnia
    • Panic attacks
    • Anxiety

    » Definition Unspecified stress refers to an abnormal physiological state of mind due to an unknown cause. With symptoms similar to other types of stress, psychotherapy is recommended to avoid the dangers of stress.
    » Symptoms
    • Calling in sick to work
    • Dreading going to work every day
    • Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
    • Insomnia 
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Substance abuse
    • Burnout or breakdown

    » Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.
    » Symptoms
    • Positivity versus negativity
    • Passion
    • Energy
    • Ability to achieve goals

    » Definition Motivation refers to the energy or actions that are needed to achieve a goal. Without motivation a person may be unable to reach their goals, no matter how simple they might be. Life coaching can help teach a person to motivate themselves so that more can be accomplished.
Prices
First session 50 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 100 GBP
You save 50 GBP
Heart Health Consultation
(60 min.)
50 GBP
Tamarisk Saunders-Davies
Tamarisk Saunders-Davies

Tamarisk Saunders-Davies

London
Coach , Counsellor/Therapist
About me

As a counsellor and coach, I specialise in helping women change their mindset to boost their self-confidence and sense of direction. I offer a powerful coaching program that takes the guess work out of getting the relationship you want.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Personal problems
    • Work problems
    • Relationship problems
    • Health and fitness help
    • Romance and love assistance
    • Learning to control debt
    • Low self-image and self-esteem

    » Definition Life coaching is a process in which people assist others in learning how to set and achieve specific goals in life. There are many areas that life coaching may prove useful in a person's life.
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding family members
    • Frustration
    • Inability to relax
    • Quick meals together
    • Everyone in the house isolated in their room
    • A constant sense of urgency

    » Definition Family stress is a negative emotional state of mind that is caused by family problems. Whether it's parental trouble, fighting with siblings or many other issues, families are sometimes one of the biggest causes of stress in the modern world. Therapy can help a person learn to control stress caused by their family.
    » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
    » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
    » Symptoms
    • Calling in sick to work
    • Dreading going to work every day
    • Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
    • Insomnia 
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Substance abuse
    • Burnout or breakdown

    » Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.
Prices
Counselling
(60 min.)
75 GBP
Radhika Iyengar
About me

By working together, using evidence based therapy recommended by NICE and used by clinicians in the NHS, your wellbeing could be improved and you may achieve things you thought were beyond your capabilities.







Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
    » Symptoms
    • Obsessions
    • Compulsions
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people become trapped in cycles of thought and action, repeating them. For some it can be a disabling mental illness that makes it hard for them to perform productively in society. OCD can be treated with psychotherapy.
    » Symptoms
    • Increasing professional knowledge
    • Overseeing professional development
    • Learning to listen to feedback from clients or patients and respond to it
    • Practicing effective communication with peers

    » Definition Supervision, as used for therapists and life coaches, is the practice of having a supervisor in order to improve the level of service offered by mentoring, coaching, and psychotherapy. While supervision has been around for a while in other fields, it is relatively new in the mental health field.
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety about sleep
    • Trouble falling asleep
    • Avoiding sleep
    • Vivid, terrifying dreams that repeat

    » Definition Nightmare terrors are a sleep disorder that cause a person to awaken from sleep because of a terrifying dream that can be easily remembered after waking. For many, therapy and counseling are effective forms of treatment for nightmare terror.
Prices
6 CBT Therapy Sessions for £360.
(45 min.)
360 GBP
Sally Childs
About me

I offer private appointments to individual adults, working with counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, depending on your particular needs.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
    » Symptoms
    • Positivity versus negativity
    • Passion
    • Energy
    • Ability to achieve goals

    » Definition Motivation refers to the energy or actions that are needed to achieve a goal. Without motivation a person may be unable to reach their goals, no matter how simple they might be. Life coaching can help teach a person to motivate themselves so that more can be accomplished.
    » Symptoms
    • Death
    • Birth
    • Marriage
    • Divorce

    » Definition Learning to deal with life transitions, moving from being single to being married for example, can be a complicated and emotionally taxing series of events. Life coaching can help a person deal with all the emotional difficulties they may face during a life transition while also learning how to more effectively deal with them in the future.
    » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
    » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
    » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
Prices
First session 38 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 50 GBP
You save 13 GBP
Counselling Sessions
(60 min.)
38 GBP
Amanda Gray
About me

I am a Therapist and Holistic Healing Practitioner using a combination of Counselling, Energy and Psychology techniques. I specialise in Trauma Therapy, Stress Reduction Technique, 12 Step Recovery, Relationship Problems and Spirituality.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • A severe reaction to being chastised or scolded
    • Dissociation
    • One person completely controlling another
    • Unexplained marks or bruises on the body
    • Repeated injuries that cannot be explained
    • Limping, broken bones, or bruising

    » Definition Abuse is the mistreatment or harm (physical or mental) done to another person over a period of time. Therapy can help a person learn to deal with all the issues that come with long term abuse.
    » Symptoms
    • Increasing professional knowledge
    • Overseeing professional development
    • Learning to listen to feedback from clients or patients and respond to it
    • Practicing effective communication with peers

    » Definition Supervision, as used for therapists and life coaches, is the practice of having a supervisor in order to improve the level of service offered by mentoring, coaching, and psychotherapy. While supervision has been around for a while in other fields, it is relatively new in the mental health field.
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
    » Symptoms
    • Sleep problems
    • Reliving the traumatic event
    • Detachment
    • Survivor guilt

    » Definition Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that occurs after a life threatening events. Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder is possible with psychotherapy and counseling.
    » Symptoms
    • Learning to listen to the inner voice
    • Learning to listen to the heart
    • Exploration of individuality

    » Definition Spirituality life coaching can enable a person to tap into their heart and soul rather than always relying on their practical and logical side. This can mean different things for different people, but a life coach can help a person reach into the "inner world" and experience the totality of life.
Prices
Therapy
(45 min.)
75 GBP
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