U.S. Army Reserve
351st Civil Affairs Command
Dear David and Karen:
I wanted to drop you this thank you for the stress-reduction program you presented for my staff and other personnel who work in the Jones Hall United States Army Reserve Center (the “Center”) in February. It’s been several months since the training, and we are still feeling the positive results. I can easily identify the people who attended the course. As you know, this is a high stress environment, and the training has helped decrease stress significantly. It’s been a great help in accomplishing what we need to get done here.
A pleasant surprise – even those who weren’t able to take the course have benefited by the improved atmosphere. Somehow, it’s rubbed off; they are also experiencing greater productivity and reduced stress. Having a core of trained people has benefited the whole Center. Even one person with calm energy in the face of challenge helps everyone to respond at their best.
We are constantly faced with challenges in this high operational environment. Currently, while we are preparing for the deployment of a substantial number of our soldiers, I feel we are better prepared to take what comes in stride and respond appropriately as needed.
On a personal level, it has helped me to put into perspective those areas that are otherwise stress inducers and deal with them in a productive, stress-reducing way. I have told several people about some of the techniques you use to view life in a way that helps the individual control life, instead of life controlling the individual.
I recommend your work highly. The staff and I thank you for bringing this training to the 351st Civil Affairs Command. Please feel free to use this letter and me as a reference. Of course, I can be reached at (415) 968-1696, ext 202.
Sincerely,
CHARLES R. PALMER JR.
Supervisory Staff
Administrator