An Approach to Stress Management for Children of Immigrants
Hee-Eun Kim Hee-Eun Kim

An Approach to Stress Management for Children of Immigrants

Before we dive into what stress management looks like for children of immigrants, lets first cover the basics. Stress management refers to a set of techniques and strategies designed to help individuals cope with and reduce the negative effects of stress. Stress is a natural response to challenges or demands, and it can manifest in various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal responsibilities. Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health, so it's essential to develop effective ways to manage and alleviate stress.

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Mao Beckett Mao Beckett

What is Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR therapy?

Imagine memories as puzzle pieces scattered in the brain's attic. The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, the wizard behind traditional EMDR therapy, steps in to tidy up the chaos. It targets memories that once stormed in, overwhelmed, and never got a proper cleanup. Research unveils that these memories, stored in the brainstem like unsorted data, wreak havoc when unexpectedly summoned.

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