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Dis-Stressing
For Greater Effectiveness
Stress is
one of the most misunderstood aspects of life.
It is blamed for everything from hemorrhoids to acne,
indigestion to baldness, poor work performance to broken marriages.
But, what most people do not understand is
that stress is actually necessary for life.
To quote Dr. Hans Selye's book Stress Without Distress:
"Stress
is the body's non-specific response
to any demands made upon it."
A good example
of what Dr. Selye was referring to would be when cold temperatures cause the body
to shiver. Shivering is simply the "non-specific response" (stress),
to the demands of cold on the body. Therefore, our problem is not stress, because
shivering is actually good for us when it helps us survive the cold. However,
when stress is elevated to distress, without a timely release, the results can
be very counter- productive if not harmful.
In our
eight-hour stress management program,
Dis-Stressing For Greater Effectiveness,
we provide a lively and informative presentation
that enables participants to:
- Define types of stress
and understand the fight or flight connection to distress
- Recognize/define the stress
stages and it's effects on the mind and body
- Identify the symptoms
of approaching distress in self and others
- Describe specific methods
that can be used in real-time situations
- Apply effective distress
management techniques
- Receive guidance for more
distress-immune lifestyles
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