Keep Stress at Bay
Understanding the best techniques for protecting your body from daily stresses
Description
Common medical problems such as asthma (breathing problems), ulcers (holes in the lining of your stomach), insomnia (issues with lack of sleep), headaches (both migraine and muscle tension), hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac blockage (heart trouble) and viruses (flu and colds) can and do interact with specific stressors in our lives. These stressors include: stressful situations (work) and events (public speaking), our unique personalities, everyday habits or behaviors and interactions with other people.
In this course, you will learn how to protect your body from damage due to stress. I will introduce you to several tried and true methods that can protect you from discomfort. You will learn much more about techniques such as: biofeedback, specific relaxation exercises, effective meditation tools, hypnosis, writing about your symptoms, cognitive training and ways that support groups (with other people who share similar problems) can bring lasting relief.
You will get an introduction and overview of the most successful methods for finding physical relief. Pick the treatments that you enjoy and will use most often. Practice the techniques that will give you the confidence that will take your coping skills to the next level. Free yourself from being a prisoner to chronic stress. Master your body and mind. Be the champion of your life.
What You Will Learn!
- Learn which psychological buffers and therapies will protect you from stress due to life events, personality problems, and social interactions.
- Understand the most common stressors
- Try techniques that can reduce your stress
- Identify the health risks related to particular stressors
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone with an interest in psychological topics and psychotherapy