October 2005
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October 6 Drop-In Session

Please note that the October Drop-In session will be on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 FROM 7-9 PM at the Wright Tavern Center, 2 Lexington Rd. Concord, MA. This is a week earlier than the usual 2nd Thursday of month. We will resume our usual schedule on November 10.

This month we will be focusing on forgiveness. We will work with meditations of forgiveness, for ourselves and others. We will also discuss ways in which forgiveness research has added to the field of stress reduction. Weather permitting, we will also explore some walking meditations with the labyrinth, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.

No preregistration is necessary. Drop-in fee is $15 Feel free to come late and leave early, if necessary. This is a wonderful way to maintain or jump start your meditation and self-care practice in a very supportive envirornment.

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Greetings!

Welcome to the October edition of News from Stress Resources.

As I write this month, autumn is in full splendor ....bright days, leaves beginning to change to gold and crimson, crisp apples, and cool nights....a season when it is difficult NOT to be mindful and aware of the present moment!

October is also a month for introspection and assessment of our life changes. You may have had a child leave for college, or begin school for the first time. Perhaps you are transitioning into retirement from the workplace or transitioning into the workplace after an absence. Some may be learning to live with a chronic health condition or beginning a "new normal" after a loss. Where ever you may find yourself this month, key to your overall health and wellness remains in your own self-care tools and stress resiliency.

This month I am highlighting several upcoming events which may help you help you focus on your overall wellness and resiliency, ranging from a two- hour workshop to a three day conference. I am also including some information about a software program which is now available to address overuse injuries and chronic stress symptoms in the workplace.

As always, I encourage and appreciate your comments and suggestions for future programming and newsletter topics. May October bring a sense of mindful attention to your life and life changes.

Take Care,

Pam


2005 Labyrinth Conference

Labyrinths are an ancient tool of meditation and reflection that are gaining new interest and research in the fields of healthcare and business for stress reduction and executive function tasks. If you have been a student in my 8-week classes in Concord, you have experienced the use of the labyrinth in meditation. For those of you who have not experienced walking a labyrinth, using a lap or finger labyrinth,or for those who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the uses of labyrinths in health and wellness, you may be interested in checking out the website for The Labyrinth Society.

The annual conference of The Labyrinth Society will be held this year in Lenox, MA from October 20-23. October is a spectacular time to visit the Berkshire region of Massachusetts and fall foliage should be at its peak. A myriad of workshops, practice, and speakers are offered during the three-day gathering. More information about the annual conference, as well as a listing of public and private labyrinths located throughout the United States and Canada is available on The Labyrinth Society's website.


Success With Stress Workshop

I will be offering my popular one-night workshop entitled: Success with Stress through Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education on Wednesday, October 19 from 7-9 PM at Concord-Carlisle High School. This two-hour workshop will introduce paricipants to effective tools of stress management for the workplace and the home. You will have the opportunity to practice relaxation and stress reduction exercises during the class, as well as receive materials to encourage continued practice in your personal and work life.

The workshop is designed to allow participants to add several tools of relaxation to their self-care toolbox within the span of an evening workshop. Registration for this workshop is through the Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education, at 978-318-1540. Cost of the workshop is $35 per person.


Workplace Stress Reduction Software

Workplace stress is often exacerbated by long hours spent in one position, often at our desks and keyboards of our computers. Repetitive stain injuries (RSI) are common in many industries, as are chronic stress symptoms for employees working in settings requiring focused, desk and computer tasks.

While making time for stretching, releasing muscle tension, and taking a few moments every hour away from the desk, have been proven to reduce the incidence of repetitive strain injuries, as well as help reduce stress levels, frequently we simply forget to take the time!

I am currently testing a new ergonomic software program called RSIGuard to see if it works as described; to remind me to stop and take a break at set intervals and to guide me with relaxation and stretching exercises on my computer screen. I will let you know next month how it worked for me, but if you are interested in trying this out for yourself, you can download the software for a free trial at www.rsiguard.com. I would be interested in your feedback and thoughts about its effectiveness in your work environment. By the way, this is not an endorsement of this product. I have no finanacial interest in this company or product, but am curious to try it out and report back to you with my comments. Stay tuned!


Nurse Respite Weekend

Nurses...How does a relaxing weekend retreat, filled with pampering TLC treatments, holistic self-care CEU workshops, great food and company, all at a historic B&B on Cape Cod sound? Too good to be true? No, it's for real and the next Nurse Respite Weekend will be held from Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 23 at the Barnaby Inn in West Harwich, MA. Find out more information about this all inclusive weekend retreat by visiting the Barnaby Inn website. I will be presenting two of my most requested continuing education workshops during the weekend: Stress Reduction and Relaxation for Healthcare Professionals, as well as Healing Arts in Healthcare. I would hope to see you there!


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