Treatment
Adjustment Disorder
An Adjustment Disorder is an emotional or behavioral reaction that appears like an unexpected, excessive reaction to a stressful event. It can also manifest when we resist change rather than adapt to it.
Common Triggers
Life transitions that may precipitate an Adjustment Disorder include:
- Marriage or divorce
- Relocation
- Illness or aging
- Graduation
- Pregnancy or birth
- Employment or financial changes
You may be experiencing
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Behavioral changes
- Combination of symptoms affecting daily functioning
Treatment Approach
Dr. Girard's methodology integrates evidence-based skills that:
- Identify the stressor and the reaction to it
- Collaboratively develop practical coping strategies
- Practice skills for responding to stressful situations
Clients have reported
- Feeling more in control than out of control
- A shifted perspective regarding the stressor
- More responsive (rather than reactive) to challenges
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