Eliciting The Relaxation Response To Manage Stress: Wellness Workshop
With SpeakUp ReachOut
Brought to us by presenter Michael Brand, BS, NBC-HWC, CTC, PART
Stressed out!? Join SpeakUp ReachOut for an evening of learning to relax! In this session, community members will be able to identify stress and the adverse effects of maladaptive stress responses, define the relaxation response, and develop practices to elicit the relaxation response. Participants will learn how stress affects the entire body, mind, and spirit as well as how the relaxation response can change the brain! This workshop can also serve as an introduction to the 9 week PART (Positivity and Relaxation Training) program for anyone interested.
Our presenter, Michael Brand has 20+ years experience in helping professions. Throughout his career, Michael has worked with individuals of all ages to help them achieve their personal goals for health, wellness, and resilience. He has earned a certification as a provisional Health & Wellness Coach from Intervent having completed their Health & Wellness Coach Training and Education Program. He is currently working toward Board Certification through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches. Michael has a Bachelors' degree in Psychology and currently serves as the Coordinator of Training and Development for a large Behavioral Health Organization in Southeast Georgia. Michael is a Master Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training Trainer as well as certified Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Trainer.
Dinner will start at 5:30pm with the workshop beginning at 6:00pm. Please indicate on the registration form if you have dietary restrictions or preferences.
Stressed out community members ages 15+ are welcome to attend.
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- Singletree Community Center 1010 Berry Creek Road Edwards, CO
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