July Newsletter from Stress Resources

July 2009

Greetings!

"Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet" --Roger Miller

Yes, it really is summer. Here in the northeast we have had an unusually cold and wet start to the summer season; challenging even the most non-judgmental, mindful folks to wish for a bit of warmth and sun! In anticipation of vacation time, a page of tips for stress-Less vacations (back by popular demand from last year) has been added to the Stress Resources' website. I have also highlighted some ideas for exploring mindfulness in nature this summer: locating walking labyrinths around the world and joining me on our annual mindfulness in nature workshop at Walden Pond in Concord in August. It is not too early to think about the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program for Fall 2009, registration is now open. May you find many opportunities to walk in the rain and the sun this month.

Take care,
Pam

Pamela Katz Ressler, RN, BSN, HN-BC

Stress Resources, LLC

In This Issue

Meditation Maintenance

Fall 2009 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness at Walden Pond

Tips for a Stress LESS Vacation

Worldwide Labyrinth Locator

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Meditation Maintenance

summer flowers

Renew your meditation practice this month by joining fellow meditators at Meditation Maintenance Sessions. These sessions are a great way to give yourself a self-care "tune-up" once a month.

Summer/Fall Schedule

Evening sessions meet from 7-9 PM

July 6, 2009 (note: 1st Monday of month)
No August session
Sept 14
Oct 12

Daytime sessions meet from 12:30-2:30 PM

July 10, 2009
No August session
Sept 11
Oct 9

Both evening and daytime sessions are held at Stress Resources' office (97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA). Please pre-register for sessions as space is limited. I will contact you only if a session is filled. If you do not hear from me, there is space available in the session. Meditation Maintenance sessions are $15 per session. Register by e-mail or by phone (978-369-5243).

Fall 2009 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)

"The MBSR progam has transformed the way I manage my life" (MBSR participant)

"These are not times for a 'business as usual' approach. I have found that the skills I learned in MBSR have made me a more effective and creative business leader" (MBSR participant)

"I made such positive improvements with my blood pressure that my doctor requested more MBSR program brochures for his other patients!" (MBSR participant)

"I have suffered from anxiety attacks for over 30 years and I finally feel I have some tools and strategies to truly make a difference in working with my anxiety" (MBSR participant)

"The MBSR program has changed the way I care for myself and my patients...thank you!" (MBSR participant)

"I have found more joy and peace in my life since completing the MBSR program. Working with what I can control and recognizing what I cannot control has made the difference".

(MBSR participant)

Stress Resources' popular Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) is accepting registrations for Fall 2009 sessions. The program is based on the framework developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, where I completed training in MBSR. Approved continuing education credit for healthcare professionals and flexible scheduling options are available. For more information or to register for the program, click here.

Mindfulness At Walden Pond

"Only that day dawns to which we are awake"

H.D. Thoreau

Take your meditation practice into nature this summer by exploring mindfulness through an experiential workshop at Walden Pond in Concord MA on Monday August 10 (6-8 PM, raindate August 11).

This 2-hour workshop includes:

Walking meditation on the paths frequented by Thoreau.
Expressive writing and drawing deep in the woods.
Mindful eating of local raspberries pondside.

Limited number of spots available. All workshop materials are included. Read more...

*Tips for a Stress LESS Vacation*
It is possible to reduce the stress on vacation and actually return refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated. Back by popular demand, click here for 10 Tips for a Stress LESS Vacation.

Worldwide Labyrinth Locator

Labyrinths are a wonderful way to engage in mindful walking meditation. While traveling, we can often forget to take our meditation practice on the road. I have found a very enjoyable way of maintaining my meditation practice while traveling by locating a walking labyrinth in the locale I am visiting. This is easy to do by using the free online Worldwide Labyrinth Locator, a service of the Labyrinth Society and Veriditas. Currently 3100 labyrinths in over 65 countries are listed on the locator. Take a few photos of a labyrinth you walk this summer, and I will post them on the Stress Resources website in September. Let's see how many labyrinths we can discover!