Health Psychology
Health Psychology acknowledges the important interplay between mind and body; it is a systems approach to doing psychotherapy. Patterns of behavior, i.e. habits affect thoughts and emotions. The reverse is equally true. Patterns of thinking and feeling affect both mental and physical performance. Hence, treatment focuses on the system of behaviors and psychological processes that impact physical health and mental well-being. This approach emphasizes the reduction of stress and tension while expanding options for problem solving. The effect of stress is cumulative and destructive. When distress pressurizes coping abilities, it is inevitable that physical health, school/work performance and relationships will be affected.
Dr. Hancox's structured method provides strategies to slow down and regulate the client's system. The cumulative effects of stress are desensitized. Mental and physical functioning become synchronized. Mental acuity not only remains intact but is enhanced. Habits may be reversed. The change in client perspective improves performance and sense of personal agency. Dr. Hancox's approach is effective for acute stress situations as well.
Anxiety, Fear and Excitement share the same physiological responses:
- Racing Heart or Elevated Heart rate
- Shallow Breathing
- Sweaty Palms
Your body does not know what it is feeling. Do you? What is your default setting for emotional response?
Dr. Hancox is respected internationally as a Short Term/Solution Oriented and Structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapist as well as Ericksonian trained Clinical Hypnotherapist. Consultations are conducted in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
