Ellen seeks the help of a professional because she feels much anxiety.The therapist helps her identify one major stressor,her relationship with her brother.Which of the following is the least effective way for Ellen to reduce the impact of this stressor?

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Learning how to ignore her brother whenever he is around does not address the root cause of the stressor, which is the relationship between Ellen and her brother. It is important for Ellen to work on changing her own interpretation of her brother's actions and also learn how to predict and control situations with him. Simply ignoring him may cause further tension and conflict in their relationship.

Ellen Seeks the Help of a Professional Because She Feels