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Stress Resources has an active Facebook Page with frequent links to articles, research and events related to resiliency, mindfulness and stress management.
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Meditation Maintenance
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 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. You are welcome to attend each month or simply on an occasional basis. You will find a supportive and welcoming respite in the midst of your busyness.
Winter/Spring Schedule
Evening sessions meet from 7-9 PM
Wed, Feb 8
Wed, Mar 7
Wed, Apr 11
Wed, May 9
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM
Fri, Feb 10
Fri, Mar 9
Fri, Apr 13
Fri, May 11
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.
Meditation Maintenance sessions are $15 per session. Register by e-mail or by phone (978-369-5243).
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Treat Yourself to Some Holistic Pampering on February 12
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Pamper yourself and get in the mood for Valentine's Day!
On Sunday, February 12 from 1-5 PM, several local holistic healing practitioners will be offering
free mini-massages, mini-reiki  treatments, and foot reflexology at the Westford Center for Counseling and Holistic Therapies located at 234Littleton Rd (Rt 110) Westford, MA.
Herbal Gifts, Chocolates, one-of-a-kind Valentine cards, Gift items, Refreshments, Raffle, and more!
For more information, call Edith Griffin 978-877-0938
or email edithreikimaster@aol.com
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Pam Ressler
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I invite you to read AND comment on my blog. I write reflections and post links to articles of interest on the intersecting topic areas of resiliency, healthcare, stress management, mindfulness, and life!
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Stress Resources and Pam Ressler are on TWITTER
Follow @pamressler
and @stressresources
for updated resources and links to relevant healthcare articles and research
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What Are You Waiting For ????
New MBSR Groups Starting March 1 & March 2
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 New Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Groups will be starting on March 1 and March 2. Don't miss out on joining. Both Thursday evening and Friday morning classes are available.
REGISTER NOW!! Class size is limited to 15 students. Continuing education credit is available for nurses and other health professionals.
For more information or to register for the Spring 2012 Group MBSR Program, click here.
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Is Stress ALWAYS Harmful?
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I am often asked if stress is ALWAYS harmful. You may be surprised that my answer is no, stress can be both beneficial and destructive. Stress, when used correctly, can be beneficial in achieving peak productivity and performance. The secret is knowing how to navigate and modulate helpful stress, also called "eustress" versus detrimental stress or "distress".
 We know, from studying athletes to CEO's, that there is a dynamic relationship between performance and stress/anxiety. You may have experienced it yourself; when you feel actively engaged, thoughts flow creatively and difficult tasks seem easier to accomplish. Athletes call this state of being "the zone". Experts often suggest learning tools of mindfulness, meditation or relaxation to enter into "the zone" more frequently.
The Wall Stress Journal recently explored the idea of positive stress in an article, "When Stress is Good for You"
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MBSR to Fit YOUR Schedule!
Stress Resources Offers Flexible, Individual Mindfulness Training
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- Do you have an unpredictable schedule that doesn't allow for a commitment to an every week group class?
- Have you heard about the new research on the health benefits of mindfulness and are curious to find out how you can benefit?
- Are you interested in exploring how to add mindfulness practices into your busy life?
- Could you use some gentle guidance and coaching in establishing,renewing or maintaining a mindfulness practice?
- Do you live too far from Concord, MA to attend on-site classes?
Stress Resources will help you craft a mindfulness practice that makes sense for you. We can arrange in-office or real-time interactive web instruction anywhere in the world through Skype webcam connection!
Flexible MBSR/Private and Semi-Private Mindfulness Training: This unique option offered by Stress Resources allows the individual to set the pace for training but maintains the essential framework of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in private or semi-private sessions. The individual mindfulness training option allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule. Four individual sessions (1-hour each) are scheduled at the participant's convenience with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available. Additional training sessions may be added as needed for an additional fee and a Blue Cross/Blue Shield discount is available. Train with a friend for added savings.
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Stress Resources' Meditation Tools
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Sometimes you need a few tools to deepen or enhance your meditation practice. Stress Resources offers two products that help you do just that: Our exclusive handcrafted labyrinths and our popular meditation CD.
Would you like a meditation tool that can enhance your creativity, focus and problem solving during the day? You may want to consider a lap labyrinth.
These beautiful, handcrafted lap labyrinths are designed and made exclusively for Stress Resources. They are great for home, office, or school and are easily portable and surprisingly durable. Some individuals tuck a labyrinth in a tote bag to use in waiting rooms or during long medical appointments or keep one on their desk at work to create a more centered, productive mindset during stressful times.  Our popular meditation CD, Opening the Door to Meditation, is great for students as well as adults. It features 3 different 20 minute meditations, as well as an 8 minute Loving Kindness meditation. The CD can be downloaded to an mp3 player for portability.
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Check Out Talks on Self-Compassion on Stress Resources' YouTube Channel
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 Did you know that Stress Resources selects and curates a great collection of clips, videos and lectures from some of the world's foremost teachers and leaders in the fields of mindfulness, compassionate communication, health care, and resiliency on the Stress Resources Channel?
This m onth I have selected three of Dr. Kristin Neff's short videos on Self-Compassion. Kristin is a faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin, as well as the author of the book Self-Compassion. You may also recognize Kristin, from the documentary The Horse Boy, which tells the story of her family's journey to find wholeness for her autistic son. You can access and subscribe to the Stress Resources' YouTube channel by clicking this link (it's free!)
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