Stress

Two types of stressors

  • vertical - past issues are brought to the present day and are matched against current models of thinking. They are inherited from prior generations.
    • generally the -isms, like racism, sexism, ageism, poverty, workplace issues, violence, depression, genetics etc.
  • horizontal - aspects of our lives that relate to the present, and are developmental and unfolding. Ie. Lifecycle transitions
    • moving, unemployment, natural disasters, political climate, accidents etc.