Outline for Breaking the Cycle of Stress
Also titled “Freedom from Stress” and “Martial Arts for the Mind”
This outline is for a 3.5-hour live training. Shorter lengths are available; cost is the same.
During COVID, we are providing virtual online training in shorter lengths (90 minutes to 2 hours). Contact us to learn more or schedule for your team.
00:00-00:30
Introduction
Goals and objectives of the seminar
Stress points in participants’ lives (write on board)
What is stress?
Health impacts of prolonged stress
Scientific research on benefits of relaxation and meditation in reducing stress
00:30-01:20
Guided practice session
Q & A on exercises
How to make relaxation techniques a daily habit
Mind/body approaches to healing stress
01:20-01:30
Break
01:30-02:30
Commonly held misperceptions that dramatically increase stress
The culprit: unconscious, habitual reactions
How never to be out of control again: choosing instead of reacting
A 4-step process developed by a Harvard M.D. for controlling our reactions
Learning to step back: tips for seeing the bigger picture
Martial arts for the mind: discipline, focus, effectiveness, speed, and calm
Productivity unleashed: how mental clarity cuts projects into minutes that formerly might have taken hours or days to complete
02:30-02:40
Break
02:40-03:20
Guided practice session
Applying physiological techniques during high stress situations
03:20-03:30
Closing
Optional follow-up session
Practical applications-open discussion of experiences since first session
Learning to step back: tips for seeing the bigger picture
Guided practice session
Closing/wrap-up/long-term homework
Handouts:
- Practical hints for establishing a daily routine
- Guided meditations digital or CD
- Meditation and relaxation written instructions
- A survey of recent research on meditation and stress
Recommended program lengths for:
Workplace stress management training: 3.5 hours
Virtual, online training: 90 minutes to 2 hours
Employee appreciation events or corporate retreats: 3 to 4 hours
Conferences: 90 minutes to 2 hours. (unless time permits the full program)
Corporate stress management training in the workplace
Employee appreciation events
Motivational speakers
Conference speakers