Stress and Anxiety - Practical Strategies to Effectively Respond to Stress and Anxiety

Almost everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some point in their lives. But stress and anxiety have been especially prevalent in many people's lives during this past year of the COVID pandemic!  In this episode, Karen and Susie explore practical strategies on how to deal with stress and anxiety based on their own personal experiences and insights. Susie is passionate about sharing the coping strategies that she has learned over the years after being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in her teens. Karen and Susie discuss "FACE COVID" which is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to stress during the COVID pandemic, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), developed by Dr. Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap. Susie is a mom and an educator/daycare owner working with young children and Karen is a mom and spiritual life coach working with teens and adults.  This episode is sponsored by: Alpha's Discovery Kids www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com and Karen Sue-a-Quan Coaching www.karensueaquan.com