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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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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, Feb 13
Wed, Mar 13
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM 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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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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New Year's Resolutions
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Do you make New Year's resolutions? Statistics reveal that nearly half of all American adults make yearly self-improvement resolutions, yet only 8% are successful at maintaining them. Interesting to note that while 75% of us are able to keep our resolutions for one week, that number declines rapidly to less than 45% by six months.
Stanford researcher Dr. B.J. Fogg  has studied resolutions, in the form of behavior change, and what makes behavior change so hard to maintain. He has found that for a behavior change to be sustainable, one must have the convergence of three elements: Motivation, Ability, and Triggers. By noticing and shifting these three elements perhaps we can be more successful in sustaining those New Year's resolutions past January! Starting or restarting a meditation practice is a behavior change, let me know if you need support in making and maintaining this positive change in 2013. |
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 24 AND JANUARY 25
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Don't miss registering for MBSR! There are still some openings in Stress Resources' popular 8-week group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program beginning on January 24 and January 25.
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 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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Pam and Stress Resources Featured in TheraVid Blog
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 In case you haven't noticed, I am passionate about the work I do at Stress Resources.
I was honored and humbled when I was asked to be interviewed by Ryan Klepps, a health care entrepreneur and co-founder of TheraVid LLC, about my passion for building resiliency, decreasing stress and addressing the complex nature of pain through tools of connection and compassion.
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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 sch
 eduled 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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Self-Care Gifts of Renewal
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We all need reminders, small ways of checking in with ourselves throughout the day to bring us back to the present moment. Stress Resources has put together some great tools to help you re-MIND yourself to refresh, renew and relax everyday. 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.
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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