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Greetings!
"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn." - Elizabeth Lawrence
The reason this month's newsletter is a bit later than usual is because I have been stilled and awed by nature's magnificent kaleidoscope of autumn colors! Those of us in New England who sloshed through a summer of rain and blighted tomatoes have been
rewarded with an amazing autumn display of vibrant colors and a bounty of juicy apples.....Mother Nature you are forgiven! Where ever you find yourself this month, I hope you will grant yourself a few moments of stillness to simply sit and watch the leaves turn.
Take care,
Pam Pamela Katz Ressler, RN, BSN, HN-BC
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Fall Meditation Maintenance |
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Take a Breath within the Busyness
Meditation Maintenance Sessions are a great way to give yourself a monthly self-care "tune-up" by joining with fellow meditators to discuss insights and challenges of your practice.
Fall Schedule
Evening sessions meet from 7-9 PM
Daytime sessions meet from 12:30-2:30 PM
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).
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| Join me for an all-inclusive Retreat and Renewal Weekend in October |
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"Truly amazing"
"Transformative"
"I can't wait to come back next year"
"The best gift I ever gave myself"
These are just a few of the comments I heard from those who have joined me in the past on trips to Kripalu Center, located in the beautiful Berkshire region of Massachusetts. Thanks to Toni Bradley, owner of Serenity Yoga, we have been able to arrange another Retreat and Renewal Weekend this year at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health beginning on Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 Kripalu is the largest yoga and meditation center in the U.S. The Retreat and Renewal weekend is open to anyone who may be interested: women, men, couples and singles...you do not need to have taken any of my classes or workshops to join us. If you want to cut costs by sharing a room, roommate matching is available by the reservation department at Kripalu.
Reservations at Kripalu are made by each individual, and will reflect 20% off the published Retreat and Renewal rate, credited at the time of check in, if we have at least 5 participants in our group. If we do not have at least 5 participants, the rate will be the published rate. There are many types of accommodations, ranging from dormitory style to private room and bath. "Retreat and Renewal" programming allows you do participate in numerous workshops, yoga and movement classes, meditate, reflect and most of all renew and recharge in the amazing autumn beauty of the Berkshires. Your room, all meals (beginning with Friday dinner and ending with Sunday lunch), Retreat and Renewal workshops, yoga classes and use of the outdoor and indoor facilities are included in the all-inclusive prices.
All questions about reservations, accommodations/pricing should be directed to Kripalu reservations at 800-741-7353. Important: You need to use the group name: Serenity Group to be able to register as part of the group for the applicable discount.
Note: This is a very popular weekend in the Berkshires and availability is first come, first served...Kripalu does NOT hold a block of rooms for groups, so make your plans early! Feel free to call Stress Resources at 978-369-5243 or e-mail Pam if you have any questions other than reservation information. |
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Fostering Compassionate Communication |
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 I have previously mentioned the Kenneth Schwartz Center as an exemplary organization addressing the urgent need for increasing communication between caregivers and patients. I was moved by an inspiring video of caregiver/patient communication on their website, featuring two fabulous oncologists from Emerson Hospital, in my town of Concord, Massachusetts, and one of their patients, a young mom diagnosed with breast cancer. Kudos to the Kenneth Schwartz Center for highlighting the humanness in healthcare.
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New Economy, New Climate, New Thinking
 What does architecture have to do with stress management? Actually, quite a lot. Both are concerned with nurturing environments...architecture with external environments, and stress management with our internal environments.
I am honored to have been invited to present a workshop entitled: Enhancing Creativity, Strengthening Resiliency to the 25th annual Build Boston Conference taking place at the Seaport World Trade Center on the Boston waterfront, November 18-20.
Recognizing that creativity is diminished by chronic stress, members of the architectural and design communities will be working with me to build tools of internal stress resiliency to enhance creativity during challenging times.
For more information about the conference, click here |
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Can Social Media Be an Effective Communication Tool in Healthcare? |
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 As counterintuitive as it may seem, I believe that we can harness the power of new social media tools to create more communication and connection in healthcare. You may have heard about or are contemplating using free social media tools such as Twitter (short messages of 140 characters or less) or Facebook (information and connections with people, organizations, and causes) but are unsure if there is any value in such products.
While I agree that these tools can create disconnection and distancing oneself from life, if used judiciously they can also create connection with others around a common issue. Clinical nurse, Phil Baumann suggests ten medical uses for Twitter:
1. Disaster alerting and response 2. Diabetes management (blood glucose tracking) 3. Drug safety alerts from the Food and Drug Administration 4. Biomedical device data capture and reporting 5. Shift-bidding for nurses and other healthcare professionals 6. Diagnostic brainstorming 7. Rare diseases tracking and resource connection 8. Providing smoking cessation assistance 9. Broadcasting infant care tips to new parents 10. Post-discharge patient consultations and follow-up care
I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! I have just started to explore the capabilities of social media as a communication tool. If you would like to "follow" me, you can find Stress Resources and Pam Ressler on Twitter ( stressresources or pamressler ) | |
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