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“My general advice would be pretty generic, but effective: making sure you’re not over-drinking, or staying up too late, or lacking in exercise. Most of us all know how to do these, but the question is of making these choices in the moment.” Cognitive behavioral therapy “started in the ’60s. There’s a lot of teaching, a lot of interacting and homework
assignments.” For a patient with social anxieties, homework can be as straightforward as walking up and down a busy street. Barbara Cohen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who also specializes in breaking the negative thought patterns that amplify stress.
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Eat healthy, exercise, take time for yourself, therapists advise
hile many look forward to the holidays for months, celebrating when their favorite radio station switches to Christmas themes before Thanksgiving, others hear those melodies and simply start to stress out. The season’s warm atmosphere can belie the pressures of reuniting with extended family and friends, and meeting new additions to these circles. Fortunately, the Midpeninsula is brimming with professionals and services that aim to relieve stress year-round. “My take on stress management is that people don’t put into practice what they know is healthy for them,” said Ernest Schmidt, a cognitive behavioral therapist.
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