These groups are for anyone interested in reducing the discomfort caused by stress and anxiety in their lives. The workshop consists of four one-hour classes designed to teach you a number of techniques for not only managing day to day stress, but to allow your brain to become less anxious, permanently. For group members who wish to continue beyond this introductory course, there will be more opportunities to develop these skills in future offerings.
Each class covers a variety of topics including :
Meditation Skills
You will receive training in a number of meditation techniques that have been shown to improve your brain chemistry to make you less anxious and reduce stress in as little as 15 minutes a day. Meditation is easy to learn but takes practice to master. To motivate you, we will review research being done at medical schools across the country, (many that are funded by National Institute for Mental Health grants) that demonstrates the permanent improvements in brain health that are possible through meditation.
Mindfulness
In addition to learning meditation techniques, we will discuss proven strategies for reducing stress that help you keep anxiety levels to a minimum throughout the day as well as cope with stressful events in a more relaxed way.
Stress Agents:
We will discuss various substances including over-the-counter and prescribed medications that can increase your anxiety as well as some that can be helpful. We also talk about the role of caffeine, stimulants, alcohol and other substances on your stress level and how to manage these so that they don't interfere with good health.
When: Workshops meet at various times throughout the year based on interest. We meet on Monday nights at 6PM for 4 weeks. If that time doesn't work for you, indicate a preferred time on the Relaxation Training Enrollment Form (see the link below) and we will try to put a group together that meets your needs. Our next group is scheduled to begin on April 28th 2014 at 6PM.
Where: The class meets at the Walpole Behavioral Healthcare office. Click here for directions.
Cost: The cost of the 4 week workshop is $100 per person payable by check prior to the first session. We do not accept insurance payment for these classes but would be happy to fill out a claim form that you provide and can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement for yourself if they allow for that.
Enrollment: Prior to enrolling in the workshop, please call to make sure there is space available and to answer any questions you might have. The number for information is: (508) 660-6699 ext. 217. When you are ready to sign up, please click on this Relaxation Training Enrollment Form link, fill out the form, print it and send it in with your payment.
Please note - This training is not intended as the primary treatment for a serious anxiety disorder, rather it is to help you learn ways to reduce stress which will enhance your overall mood and day to day functioning. If you feel you need treatment for a possible anxiety problem and would like to make an appointment for an individual therapy appointment, please call our office at 508-660-6699 and dial extension 230 which is our intake line, leave a message and someone will get back to you shortly
Group Leaders: Fred Horan, Ph.D. and Kathie Burridge-Barnard LICSW
Relaxation Training and Stress Reduction Workshop
