What are effective feedback models for managing stress and anxiety in clients?

Challenging automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions is a powerful way to counteract symptoms of stress and anxiety. The intervention feedback model could look like: Step One: Teaching the client the concepts of cognitive distortions to help them identify the automatic thought patterns they use. Step Two: Using a Thought Journal as a way of recording automatic thought patterns to identify the cognitive distortion in their antecedent (the trigger), behaviour and consequence sequence. Step Three: Is compiling alternative thoughts where they can rewrite their automatic thoughts in a more balanced way by composing an alternative thought and responses to each of their cognitive distortions, that refutes the automatic thought.

As a coach my job is to show mirror to my clients so they can see those things about themselves which they are unable to see otherwise. The COACH model helps me do exactly that. It is my favourite model.

COACH is my favorite model to use with clients because it offers so much support and personal connection. When a client feels heard, they feel stronger and able to take on new, more positive attitudes and goals. In fact, I’ve observed that the simple act of investing in oneself by scheduling a session with a life coach can reduce stress and anxiety immediately. From the first meeting, my client and I discuss details of what is working now, what are their challenges, and how they would like to see their world change for the better? We celebrate the fact that they should be so proud of themselves for taking the step to come to a life coach, because they are already on the path to reducing stress and anxiety.

We experience a lot of financial constraints and we need to be updated on the trends worldwide. Stress is envitable in society especially when finances are involved

I find I get the best results from helping understand IBEST, what is the Image, Belief, Somatic Feeling, Thoughts, associated with the thought. The thought they are thinking creates the feeling in their body, for example, sitting in fight/ flight - the sympathetic nervous system is where anxiety is, part of our Limbic System, but what is that somatic feeling? Anxiety is the protector part. When you understand how to map your nervous system and to dialogue with your protector parts, I find people transform very quickly.

Breathe! When you become stressed or anxious, your breathing changes and it becomes shallow. Your body goes into flight, fright, fight and reacts to the response. The stress response can be reduced by consciously breathing using the diaphragm. Abdominal breathing helps to control the nervous system and encourages the body to relax, bringing about a range of health benefits. Try the box breathing technique to increase calm and wellbeing.

The way I take to reduce the anxiety and stress of the participant is to use short questions about what is going on in his mind and heart. Experience has shown that, in most cases, those who express themselves about their minds gradually find relative peace instead of their anxiety, and they are on the path to being ready to accept coaching and self-management counseling.

I use some techniques to utilize body language to help my clients manage stress and anxiety: I encourage clients to adopt an open posture, which means keeping their body relaxed, uncrossed arms and legs. This posture can help create a sense of calm and openness. Practicing grounding techniques through body language can help bring clients back to the present moment and reduce anxiety. Maintain appropriate eye contact during conversations can help establish a sense of connection and trust, reducing anxiety and promoting effective communication. As a life coach, I use mirroring techniques to create a sense of rapport and connection with my clients. Matching their posture or gestures can help them feel understood and supported.