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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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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.
Come sit with us and share a cup of "tea for your soul".
Winter Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Dec 12
Wed, Jan 9
Wed, Feb 13
Wed, Mar 13
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM Fri, Dec 14
Fri, Jan 11
Fri, Feb 8
Fri, Mar 8 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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REGISTER NOW FOR JAN 2013 MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION CLASSES
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Stress Resources' popular 8-week group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program will be offered beginning in January 2013.
This is the course you have been reading about and has
been show to have a positive effect on concentration, focus, emotion, physical well-being and resiliency.
Stress Resources' offers both an evening class, beginning on January 24 and a daytime class, beginning on January 25 to meet a variety of schedules. Continuing education units are available for nurses and social workers.
Class size is limited, register today!
Click here for info about 2013 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group Classes
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Tea for the Soul
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 I had the opportunity to attend a retreat with fellow healthcare providers last month where we shared ideas for nurturing caring and compassion for ourselves and others.
I had an "ah-ha" moment when Joan Vitello, Associate Chief Nurse at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital related a simple, yet profoundly meaningful gesture initiated by the clinical pastoral care team. Called "Tea for the Soul", a tray with tea cups and tea is brought to a nursing unit by the pastoral care team and the staff is encouraged to take time to refresh, reflect and center themselves for a few minutes within their busy day.
How profoundly simple, compassionate and healing for caregivers--a powerful acknowledgement that they, too, need and deserve care.
You will be happy to know that tea for the soul will now be a regular component of the Stress Resources' Meditation Maintenance sessions...thanks, Joan!
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Unique Gifts from Stress Resources
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If you are searching for some unique, stress-relieving, resiliency-building gifts this holiday season, look no further! Here are some of our offerings.....
NEW Breathe Mugs What a lovely reminder t  o simply breathe with each sip of coffee or tea. These beautiful black and white ceramic mugs are designed by Stress Resources and come with a spoon attached in the handle. These mugs make a lovely teacher gift or hostess gift.
Opening the Door to Meditation  A gentle meditation CD to help guide even a reluctant meditator into a sustainable mindfulness practice. Meditations by Pamela Katz Ressler, MS, RN, HN-BC with original music composed and performed by guitarist Louis Arnold.
Breathe+Meditation Gift Set  Special price on Breathe mug along with Opening the Door to Meditation CD, beautifully gift-wrapped and sent off to a special recipient with a hand written gift card attached.
Handcrafted Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinths Yes, they are now back in stock with a limited quantity available! These lap labyrinths are designed and  crafted for only for Stress Resources. Our exclusive classical design, with a flat side that nestles close to the body, makes holding a labyrinth on your lap and tracing the path with your finger comfortable and easy. Labyrinths are popular tools for increasing concentration, promoting relaxation, deepening meditation, for all ages. The repetitive movement of the hand on the labyrinth often helps to reduce anxiety -- great addition to classrooms, waiting rooms, homes or offices. Our labyrinths have a hand-rubbed shellac and wax finish that mellows and develops a patina with age and use. Check out all our products on our secure order page
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Attention Nurses...Cruise for CEUs
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A great way to relax, renew, refresh and earn continuing education credit!
Travel with me and other nurses on the Norwegian Dawn from May 3-May 10, 2013. Best of all the cruise leaves from Boston -- so no airfare for those of you in New England.
Continuing education programming for nurses will be held only in the mornings while we are at sea...leaving lots of time for relaxation, renewal and exploration. Bring along non-nurse friends and family and make it a wonderful vacation.
I am pleased to be partnering with TLC Travel to offer Stress Resources' highly acclaimed ANCC-approved continuing education workshops on this very special cruise.
Take a look at the schedule with descriptions of each workshop on the TLC Travel website NOTE: YOU MUST BOOK YOUR CRUISE THROUGH TLC TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE CE WORKSHOPS)
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Learn to Meditate with a Friend
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Stress Resources offers individual and semi-private training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Sign up for semi-private sessions with a friend and one of you trains for 1/2 price ($200 savings).
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 Flexible Mindfulness Training:- Includes four 1-hour sessions that may be scheduled in the morning, afternoon or evening to meet your scheduling needs.
- Materials provided include 5 CDs (downloadable to mp3), copy of Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, training workbook and reference guide.
- Allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule with individualized coaching.
- Add a friend option allows you to learn the skills of MBSR with a friend and train for 1/2 price! (BCBS discount cannot be combined with this special rate)
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