Managing Stress and Building Connections for Success: Three Day Stress Reduction Wellness Course for Helping Professionals

MANAGING STRESS AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS:                                 THREE DAY STRESS REDUCTION WELLNESS COURSE FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS We live in a complex and changing world with increasing demands and expectations of mental healthprofessionals. It is widely recognized that mental health professionals make a key difference in the lives of others. They put other’s needs before their own; hence they become vulnerable to everyday stresses. We know they are passionate about their work still, they are stressing out, burning out, and turning over in their jobs at alarming rates. Every day, science reveals more about the impact of stress on one’s lives as a primary cause of illness, low performance, depression, and reduced efficacy. * Transform your daily experience by equiping yourself to manage your stress, energy, and emotions better                                                                                                                                                         * Perform better when your energy is renewed, stress is reduced, and the mind is refreshed COURSE COMPONENTS                                                                                  ➢ Unique rhythmic breathing technique - Sudarshan Kriya (SKY)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ➢ Revitalizing mind-body relaxation techniques that increase energy and recharge body and mind                                                                                                                         ➢ Practical knowledge and life skills to reduce counterproductive activities & enhance leadership ability                                                                                                                   ➢ Interactive processes to improve interpersonal relationships, group management, and foster team spirit                                                                                                                                                                                 ➢ Easy take-home practice and weekly follow-up WHAT IS SKY? SKY is rhythmic breathing based meditation that has been reported to bring immediate positive shifts in one’s energy, clarity, and state of mind. Breathing meditation settles the mind into deep meditation by using the breath’s built-in ability to quiet the mind easily and naturally, so you slip into deep meditation without thinking about it. You don’t have to focus, clear your mind or watch your thoughts. COURSE BENEFITS ➢ Easy to learn technique without extensive training ➢ Physiological shift to calmer & less stressed body physiology                                                                                                                       ➢ Increased awareness and mental clarity                                                                                                                                                 ➢ Evidence supported – in clinical trials & participant surveys                                                                                                                       ➢ Improved ability to connect                                                                                                                             ➢ Immediate stress relieving and calming effect                                                                                             ➢ Mastery of stress management and emotional regulation                                                                           ➢ Enhanced workplace performance                                                                                                                       ➢ Job satisfaction and overall well being DATE: FEBRUARY 23-25, 2018                                                                                                     TIMING: FRIDAY, FEB 23, 2018 : 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM                                                                           SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEB 24 & 25, 2018: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM VENUE: YALE CHILD STUDY, COHEN AUDITORIUM,                                                                                         230 FRONTAGE ROAD, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511 FEE: EARLY BIRD THROUGH FEB 19, 2018 Regular - $150                                                                                                                                                                  Student - $100                                                                                                                                                            Repeater* - $30 AFTER FEB 19, 2018: Regular - $225                                                                                                                                                               Student - $150                                                                                                                                                                Repeater* - $50 *Anyone who has completed a SKY Meditation Course, Happineess Program or YESPlus will qualify as a repeater for this course.  Pleae contact us if you have additional questions at 860-759-0400.