Stress is a hard wired human response to perceived threats whether they’re real or not. In response to perceived threats, the body’s fight or flight system is activated. This activation is accompanied by increased muscle tension, rate of respiration, heart rate, and heightened attention.
Dr. Napolitano offers stress management programs tailored to the needs and preference of her clients in individual and group formats. The ability to manage stress is a skill that many individuals have not learned. Mindfulness, the ability to anchor in the present moment with undivided and nonjudgmental awareness has proven effective in decreasing stress, and is an essential component any effective stress management program. Other aspects of stress management include skills for managing conflicts with others, for managing emotions, and for tolerating distress.
