Our minds and bodies are so interconnected that sometimes symptoms of our psychological issues show up in our bodies and vice versa. For this reason, it is important to listen to what our bodies are telling us, and to address both physical and psychological self-care when working toward comprehensive wellness and health.
Joyce Marter, LCPC, Psychotherapist & Co-Owner of Urban Balance recalls, “After the birth of our daughter, I said to my husband that I needed more support. The next day, my back went out!” To her, this was glaring evidence that how she was feeling emotionally,was manifesting as pain symptoms in her body. This is the type of thing seen often at Urban Balance when providing counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and families. Clients report physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive problems, back aches or chronic pain that may be associated with stress, anxiety, depression or relationship issues.
Urban Balance (www.urbanbalance.org) provides counseling and support to help people reduce their physical complaints that may be exacerbated by emotional issues. Some believe that feelings are waves of energy we store in the body. If those feelings are not being managed effectively, they can cause physical symptoms. Therefore, in individual and couples sessions, UB helps clients by:
Joyce Marter, LCPC, Psychotherapist & Co-Owner of Urban Balance recalls, “After the birth of our daughter, I said to my husband that I needed more support. The next day, my back went out!” To her, this was glaring evidence that how she was feeling emotionally,was manifesting as pain symptoms in her body. This is the type of thing seen often at Urban Balance when providing counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and families. Clients report physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive problems, back aches or chronic pain that may be associated with stress, anxiety, depression or relationship issues.
Urban Balance (www.urbanbalance.org) provides counseling and support to help people reduce their physical complaints that may be exacerbated by emotional issues. Some believe that feelings are waves of energy we store in the body. If those feelings are not being managed effectively, they can cause physical symptoms. Therefore, in individual and couples sessions, UB helps clients by:
- Encouraging regular self-care routines through nutrition, sleep & exercise
- Using cognitive-behavioral therapy to promote positive thinking, which strengthens the immune system and increases overall health
- Teaching stress management & relaxation techniques
- Providing assertiveness training & communication skills
- Practicing anger management & conflict resolution
- Promoting the creation & maintenance of a positive support network
Due to the interconnection of the bio-psycho-social aspects of each person, the physicians at Serenity Health & Wellness and the experts at Urban Balance recognize the importance of utilizing a team of experts in which to refer patients in hopes of optimizing each patient’s health and success.
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