Knowledge. Understanding Stress and Anxiety with Dr Kate Owen Part 1

“If we have the right amount of stress, then that's healthy for us." -Dr. Kate Owen<br/><br/>How can you tell whether you're already feeling stressed or anxious?<br/><br/>Looking for simple and effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety?<br/><br/>Dr Kate Owen is providing general information only. If you feel you need personal care you should go to your GP or seek emergency assistance by calling 000.<br/><br/>Join me in this episode as Dr. Owen shares her knowledge about stress and anxiety. She will discuss the true meaning of stress and anxiety, including their causes, physical symptoms, effects on the brain and body, and methods for coping, such as deep breathing and visualization.<br/><br/>Dr. Kate Owen is a clinical psychologist and clinical family therapist who has worked in the counseling and mental health fields since 2002, providing clinical services to individuals and families, supervising and training other helping professionals, and creating quality online courses and therapeutic products. Dr. Owen is in private practice on the Gold Coast and is a Co-Director of The Queensland Institute of Family Therapy. QIFT offers a range of professional development opportunities for counseling and mental health professionals, with the flagship course being the Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy program. This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Family Therapy and assists professionals towards eligibility for recognition as qualified family therapists.<br/><br/>Check out these episode highlights:<br/>02:24 - How did Kate get into the field she is in right now<br/>04:23 - What exactly is stress and anxiety<br/>05:27 - What are some physical indicators and signs that we might look for to see if we're stressed or anxious<br/>08:36 - What takes place in the brain when we experience stress<br/>10:37 - When is stress going to be bad for us<br/>14:25 - What exactly are Keep Calm Cards<br/>16:40 - The significance and role of the nervous system in keeping us calm<br/>18:48 - Breathing techniques for stress relief<br/><br/>Connect with Dr. Kate <br/>Website: https://www.drkateowen.com/<br/>Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkateowen<br/>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drkateowen<br/>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkateowen/<br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSbcwwK4FFb4MVxxZ6KMqwQ/videos<br/>Online courses: https://drkateowen.teachable.com/<br/><br/>Follow James on<br/>https://www.instagram.com/jamesweyler/<br/><br/>