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In workplaces across the country, the major responsibilities of a business often ride on the shoulders of the executive staff. While this can result in high praise and reputations of efficiency, it can also bring incredible amounts of pressure and workplace stress. Further, the individual often has to juggle these high workloads with time spent with their families and time for themselves. Consequently, is it any wonder that executive staff are the main sufferers of workplace stress and burnout?

The Diathesis-Stress Model

A current perspective on understanding the interaction between stress and psychological/physiological health problems is the ‘Diathesis-Stress Model’.

It is believed that a Diathesis is a predisposition for a health problem that is inherent within an individual as a result of genetics or a childhood experience. This diathesis may reside within an individual undetected for their entire life. However, stress in everyday life may trigger this diathesis and result in a mental health problem or physical health issue. (more…)

Stress is one of the most common mental health issues in the UK.
In small amounts, stress can be productive, however, high or enduring stress levels can impact on our relationships, work performance, and lead to panic attacks and/or depression. Stress can also contribute to physical symptoms such as skin disorders, IBS, headaches, and other bodily aches and pains.

Counselling and psychotherapy can be instrumental in tackling the root cause of stress and working on ways of managing it.  Stress Counselling treatment is designed to help you explore the causes of stress, including those created by work, family, and past experiences. It may be important to understand what you are doing to maintain high stress levels – for example some behaviours serve to exacerbate stress. Counsellors will work with you to develop stress-reduction techniques and to promote psychologically healthier patterns of living.

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