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» 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

• Nonverbal communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Public speaking
• Making the sale or negotiation
• Managing time
• Starting a business
• Improving performance
• Being a better manager

» Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.

» 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

• 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

• Feeling sad everyday for more than two weeks
• Apathy and a lack of interest in normal activities

» Definition Depressive disorders are mental illnesses that affect the chemistry of the brain, causing people to have intense, long periods of sadness that leaves them unable to function in society. Symptoms of depressive disorders include being sad every day for more than 2 weeks or being so sad that there are suicidal thoughts. Treatment with psychotherapy can help with a variety of depressive disorders.

» 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.

» Symptoms

• Safe ways to lose weight
• Regaining weight
• Dieting
• Self-image

» Definition Weight loss refers to a person attempting to achieve a more healthy weight. Life coaching can help a person learn how to more effectively tackle the problem of weight loss.

» 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

• Dread of certain objects
• Extreme fear of certain situations
• Shortness of breath
• Fast heart rate
• Irrational fears

» Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.

» 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

• 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

• Nonverbal communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Public speaking
• Making the sale or negotiation
• Managing time
• Starting a business
• Improving performance
• Being a better manager

» Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.

» Symptoms

• Safe ways to lose weight
• Regaining weight
• Dieting
• Self-image

» Definition Weight loss refers to a person attempting to achieve a more healthy weight. Life coaching can help a person learn how to more effectively tackle the problem of weight loss.

» Symptoms

• Trouble with withdrawal symptoms
• Health problems
• Cravings and insomnia when trying to quit

» Definition Nicotine addiction is a physical dependence on the drug nicotine commonly found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Serious and minor health problems are both signs of nicotine addiction. Treatment for the this physical addiction can be helped quite a bit with online therapy.

» Symptoms

• Depression
• Anger
• Exhaustion
• Guilt

» Definition A divorce or break-up happens when two people decide to call it quits and end a relationship due to their differences. Learning to deal with the emotional pain of a divorce - especially if there are children involved - can be made easier with the help of the proper therapy and coaching.

» 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

• 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

• Guilt
• Sadness
• Shock / Disbelief
• Anger
• Fear
• Fatigue
• Nausea,
• Weight fluctuation

» Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.