#33: Five Coping Strategies For When Life is Hard

What if a sudden life change made you feel like your world was crumbling?

In this episode of Hello Therapy I share five evidence-based psychological strategies to manage mental health during difficult and unexpected life challenges. Whether you're dealing with a job loss, a relationship breakdown, or an accumulation of stressors, this episode can provide much needed guidance when difficult times strike.

Drawing from acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and mindfulness approaches, I discuss practical tips to manage anxiety, worry and overwhelm including validating your emotions, choosing how you respond, problem solving effectively and managing your nervous system. You’ll learn how to manage your threat response effectively, identify your personal anchors, and practice soothing rhythm breathing to find peace and to calm overwhelm. The episode also highlights personal stories of individuals facing crises and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and support.

Highlights include:

02:03 Managing Anxiety and Finding Calm
07:03 Validating and Honouring Your Feelings
11:41 Problem Solving Strategies

Watch the video version of this episode HERE.

Resources mentioned
How To Stop Overthinking

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DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.