What Causes Me to Stress?

Are you in need of an open-ended activity to start a discussion about stress in your client’s life? If so, this activity may be a good fit for you and your practice! Work through this activity with your client who has expressed multiple areas of stress in their life. As your client writes down the different things that cause them stress, explore these areas a bit further to either gather information for assessment, problem-solve, or begin working through cognitive distortions. Take this activity to the next level by writing a coping strategy next to each stressful situation so your client can be reminded of effective ways to handle stress each time they see it!