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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, March 13
Wed, April 10
Wed, May 8
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM Fri, March 8
Fri, April 12
Fri, May 10 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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Rita Charon: Honoring the Stories of Illness
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 Dr. Rita Charon is a pioneer in the field of narrative medicine -- honoring the stories of illness. She has been a great inspiration to me as I have researched how we communicate the experience of chronic pain and illness through blogging -- a type of narrative with a social component. I had the great pleasure of learning from Dr. Charon this month during the Narrative Medicine Workshop at Columbia University in New York City. As we narrative medicine participants gathered, from various countries and health care disciplines, a common thread emerged, so eloquently articulated by Dr. Charon ..."our heads were touching by telling and listening to the stories of self." Renew your resiliency and hope for the health care system by listening to this wonderful TEDTalk by Rita Charon. |
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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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Healthy Heart Month
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 February is the perfect month to bring awareness to both the metaphorical heart with feelings of love and friendship and also to the physical heart -- that muscle in our chests that keeps us alive and kicking. As you may know stress and how we perceive stressors in our lives have direct effects on the heart and cardiovascular system. This month I was asked to write a blog post about women's heart health for Comprehensive EAP; be sure to check out the heart healthy tips in the blog post (and the video clip starring Elizabeth Banks) by clicking here. |
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Online Meditation Conference March 4-8
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 En*theos is sponsoring a free online conference entitled: Be the Change Meditate from March 4-March 8. Dr. Richard Davidson, noted researcher on meditation and the brain will be speaking on March 4 at 7 PM (EST). For more information on how to register, click here
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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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