Stress Management Programs…

Stress can adversely effect us in a variety of ways: Stress can weaken the immune system, cause physical and emotional ailments, cause and exacerbate physical pain, reduce the quality of life, contribute to weight gain, compromise peace of mind, reduce work and task efficiency, cause sleep problems, drain energy and lead to an overall weakened sense of well–being.

I offer a six–week stress management program, available in both individual and group formats, to teach specific mind–body techniques for use in daily life. Participants typically learn a set of effective tools to recognize, manage and prevent stress from adversely affecting their lives. Stress Management Program Goals include helping you:

• Use the mind–body connection to maximize your health
• Regulate your physiological reactions to stress
• Use quick and effective hands–on tools such as essential relaxation skills, breath control, and cognitive reframing
• Better monitor your ongoing stress levels
• Use pragmatic techniques in the workplace and at home
• Prevent toxic stress reactions in the future

Individual Stress Management Program — begins with a thorough individual assessment of your specific individual needs and strengths. I will then work with you to design additional sessions based upon your particular stressors and goals. Several sessions may be audio recorded, which will provide you with opportunities for home practice and mastery in your day–to–day life. Many of my audio scripts will be generated specifically for you, to be unique to your challenges. You may keep the tapes, CD’s, or MP3 recordings as tools for managing stress throughout life. For your convenience, I am able to record directly onto your iPod (for most models) or mobile phone.

Group Stress Management Program — includes both individualized assessment and group practice. In addition to exposure to effective mind–body techniques, you will have an opportunity to practice and learn from others in a group process. For many, learning is accelerated in a group format as the wisdom and experiences of the group exceed those of any individual.

Workplace Stress Management Consultation — I offer stress management seminars to organizations, including large physician and other professional practice groups, health care systems and corporations. Integrating effecive stress management tools into the workplace has been shown to reduce levels of individual and group stress, which results in fewer employee sick days, increased work unit productivity and decreased staff turnover. In fact, the benefits of promoting a healthy workplace may offset the cost of offering an effective stress management program.