Stress is Inevitable!

There is constantly stress in life and there are bound to be multiple times where we are placed in stressful situations. But they can be help and have positive effects on the individual and the family as a whole. 

A crisis or stressor event can often help individuals and families unify as well as recognize their own strength and abilities. It is important that in order to be able to effectively cope that responsibility is take and that the problem is recognized. However, it is also important to not take on too much responsibility and feel guilt for something you had no control over. Effective coping also needs to have a sense of personal and family worth and being confident in your ability to handle the situation. It is also important to balance self-concern with other-concern and to make sure that you remember that others may be going through a tough time too and not become too self-absorbed. Another technique is called reframing or basically redefining your outlook about the situation. Finally, you should not be afraid to find and use available internal (such as communication within the family) and external (such as extended family, friends and professionals) to help when needed.