I use a combination of relaxation and body
awareness training, and cognitive behavioral
interventions when teaching people to manage their
anxious reactions.  In cognitive behavioral therapy, we
focus on changing the thoughts and the behaviors
associated with your anxiety.

I will also help you to learn effective breathing,
grounding, and relaxation techniques to help you calm
your physical responses.
Becki A. Hein, MS, LPC
at
Counseling & Consulting
Associates of North Texas
2750 W. Virginia Pkwy,
Suite 108
McKinney, TX 75071
972-542-8144
Ask yourself these questions to    
determine if anxiety has become a   
problem for you:

  • Do you feel anxious more often than
    not throughout your day?
  • Have you restricted your activities as
    a way of coping with anxiety?
  • Do you experience panic or panic-like
    symptoms in certain predictable
    situations?
  • Are you intensely fearful of specific
    situations or things (e.g., animals)?
  • Do you experience acute anxiety in
    social situations?
  • Have you developed elaborate rituals
    or thought-processes to manage
    anxiety?
  • Is your anxiety related to a specific,
    traumatic event?
TIPS FOR MANAGING ANXIETY:

  • Eat a nutritious, well-Exercise; get your
    body balanced diet.
  • Get adequate amounts of sleep.
  • Seek emotional support from friends
    and family
  • Focus on positive aspects of your life.
  • Set realistic, attainable goals.
  • Monitor how you think about stress
    and reduce and/or change thoughts
    which are negative.
  • Identify activities which feel
    overwhelming and  reduce your
    involvement or seek ways to make
    them more manageable.
  • Seek counseling.
  • Reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol
    and drugs and limit caffeine intake.
Anxiety is a basic human emotion, like sadness, or anger.  It is part of your
body's 'fight or flight' response which prepares you to act quickly in
situations that are perceived to be threatening or dangerous.  It is a normal   
response when you are feeling uncertain, troubled, or unprepared and is
very useful in helping you respond in a crisis.

Anxiety can become a problem it if becomes overwhelming and prevents
you from taking appropriate actions or prompts you to take actions that are
counterproductive.

Becki A. Hein, MS, LPC
at
Counseling & Consulting
Associates of North Texas

2750 W. Virginia PKWY,
Suite 108
McKinney, TX 75071
972-542-8144