Dr. Evans Unusual Approach: A Case Study

I found Dr. Evans’ unusual approach to explaining how to deal with stress to be creative and easy to understand. Overall, Dr. Evans provided three areas to focus on in order to assist one with reducing stress, which were changing the way you think, mindfulness and attitude (Evans, 2012). The first message that I could personally benefit from was the quote he shared from Dr. William James, “The greatest weapon against stress is in our ability to choose one thought over another.” Dr. Evans (2012) explains that we have the power to decide will our focus be placed on a negative thought or will it be placed on a positive thought. Additionally, he explains that we have to change the way we think (Evans, 2012). Dr. Evans supports this by explaining it is not an event that is stressful, but it is how we think about these events. In addition to changing our thought process, Dr. Evans explains the importance of mindfulness. Utilizing mindfulness techniques can assist one with reducing stress by refocusing one’s attention. Thus, a big component with this technique is the ability to let go of worry and to place your attention on the here and now. In the past, I found it very difficult …show more content…
In order to support these points, I would utilize these videos due to their creative approach and outlook on stress management and exercise. As mentioned above the concepts that I personally found beneficial would be shared with the person served. In addition, one stress management skill that Dr. Evans (2012) discussed as being very therapeutic was writing out a stress story. I found this concept to mimic journal therapy and to have similar benefits. Not only can this increase awareness and insight, but it can promote change and further develop their sense of