The Couch Blog

Stress often gets a bad reputation as many of us approach it as something to eliminate or avoid. However, stress itself is not inherently bad and can actually serve a helpful purpose. It can energize us, increase our attention, and mobilize our bodies to respond to challenges, protect ourselves, and take action with things we care about. The problem can arise when the stress response gets activated but never gets the opportunity to fully resolve. Stressors can layer on top of