Stress Inoculation: What Is It and How Can It Help Me?
Vanessa Stewart
Stress inoculation is a structured, evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that gradually exposes you to stressors in a controlled manner while teaching you strategies to change the way you perceive and react to stress. Much like a vaccine that helps your body’s immune system build up antibodies to fight off a specific disease, stress inoculation increases your resilience and ability to manage daily stress. It helps with confidence and composure before you experience stress and protects you from anxiety and fear when exposed to triggers. The goal of stress inoculation is to change how your body and mind respond to stressors. It enables you to build up resistance...
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