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An interview with our resilience expert Renate Freisler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is Stress<\/a>? Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eThank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions as part of our school project. Let's get straight to the point: What is stress for you?\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renate Freisler<\/a>: \u201eThank you very much. The answer in one word is: A Survival strategy<\/a>. Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that is perceived by the person concerned as (too) challenging\/overwhelming.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat types of stress are there for you?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eEustress = positive stress; disstress = negative stress\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat are the different meanings of stress?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201ePositive stress is experienced as stimulating and the challenge is perceived as pleasant or manageable. In addition to the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline, endorphins such as dopamine are also released. This brings the body into a positive emotional state of excitement and releases mental energy. This often leads to moments of flow.
Negative stress is experienced as a burden. The available Coping<\/a>Strategies do not fit the given requirements. Feelings such as fear, anger and sadness arise and perception is restricted. The body switches to attack or flight, and if this is not possible, rigidity or \u201aplaying dead\u2018 can develop.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress as a feasible challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eHow do you personally deal with stress?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eI see stressful situations as manageable challenges that I can grow from. I make myself aware of my resources and successes, pay attention to constructive thoughts and live healthily. Plenty of exercise, nutrition and relaxation are three important companions. For me, it's about seeing my own learning opportunities.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat exactly is your job? What is your job called?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eI am a \u201abusiness coach, trainer and author\u2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhich people come to you? (Age, gender ...)\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eFrom companies, managers and employees, private individuals and the self-employed, female and male in roughly equal proportions, aged between 30 and 60.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat kind of problems do your clients generally have?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eHigh workloads and stress, neglecting one's own needs, growing into the new role as a manager, many changes in the company, e.g. agility, transformation, strengthening self-confidence, professional reorientation, strengthening resilience (psychological resistance), burn-out prevention or reintegration, work organization, since Corona the topic of home office\/mobile working\/demarcation has also become stronger.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to benefit from the use of coaching in your company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arrange a free initial consultation now! Our experts will be happy to advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Clients neglect needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat problems do your clients have in relation to stress?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eMany clients neglect their needs and over time develop psychological and physical symptoms, e.g. no longer being able to switch off, back tension, headaches, stomach problems, sleep disorders. They feel overwhelmed, no longer able to cope with the demands, fear of failure, lack of life balance, family or hobbies are neglected and they work more than is good for them.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eDo you give each client individual advice\/treatment, or is there something you do for everyone?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eBasically, every client receives an individual consultation or coaching process. What I do for everyone is: listen, empathize, appreciate, see the person, strengthen resources, raise awareness of destructive patterns, see the good in the bad, encourage a change of perspective - and above all, ask good questions.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eHow does a meeting with you work?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eThere is usually an introductory meeting by phone or video.
The individual sessions are very personalized. At the beginning of a coaching session, I work out a goal with the client. The path is derived from this. I have a large toolbox of methods, so I am very flexible here. From cognitive work to emotional work, imagination, visualization and systemic work, everything is included.
The client's current issues take priority, so at the beginning of a session we discuss what is important today and also reflect on the impact\/change of the previous session.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offers against stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhat different offers do you have?\u201c
Renate Freisler: \u201eBusiness coaching, personal coaching, personality analysis, on-the-job training, individual seminars\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melisa Y. and Sophia B.: \u201eWhich services are suitable for which types of problems?\u201c
Renate Freisler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n