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 8 Week Stress Management Program

with George A. Rhoads, PhD

 

     Weeks 1 to- 4 will review methods to dissipate stress in the body. Weeks 5 to - 7 will review techniques to enhance powers of mind. Tailoring methods to individual needs will be stressed.

 

 Week 1 Topics:

 Stress Assessment & Mind-Body connection,

 Specific method to be learned:

            Diaphragmatic Breathing

 

Week 2 Topics:

 Readiness to Change, Wilhelm Reich,

 Specific methods to be learned:

  Body Scan & Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPR)

 

 Week 3 Topics:

 Managing Stress, Mindfulness,

Specific methods to be learned:

 Meditation & Detachment techniques

 

 Week 4 Topics

 The Emotional Hook (Instant Mindfulness),

 Using Our Mind Power,

 

 Week 5 Topics

 Advanced Detachment Training, Imagery,

Cue Induced Relaxation

 

 Week 6 Topics

 Time Pathology, Exercise, Diet & Nutrition,

Holistic Therapies

 

 Week 7 Topics

 Self Esteem, Communicating Under Pressure,

Listening Skills, Relapse Prevention

(revisit readiness to change)

 

 Week 8 Topics

 Instant Stress Busters,

 Self Hypnosis For Any Problem At Any Time