Dear David and Karen:
On behalf of the Team Members at St. Anthony’s Health Care, we want to thank you both for the dynamic and interactive training “Stress Reduction and Meditation Skills for Health Care Providers” that you provided on March 13, 2001.
According to the program evaluations, 95% of participants rated the program as excellent. Comments of what participants liked most about the program include, “being given practical, learnable, teachable tools to handle stressful situations better,” and the “opportunity to practice meditation techniques during the training and take a tape home to practice.” Participants also commented on David’s “great sense of humor and use of real-life stories in the presentation,” Karen’s “calming voice” and the “relaxed atmosphere and group interaction without being put on the spot.”
At St. Anthony’s Hospital, our Team members, whether in direct patient care or not, are continually faced with stressful situations in their personal lives and on the job. It was my hope that the training would teach them the tools to effectively deal with their response to stress as well as the ability to understand how simple breathing techniques can positively affect their health. We can say with confidence that you succeeded on both fronts!
We are anxious to have you back in the fall when you return to the Tampa Bay Area so that you may train many more of our Team Members. Based on the comments we received it is apparent that the skills and techniques that you shared will be an invaluable asset to supporting our health care’s mission of meeting the needs that we serve.
Best Regards,
Dani Walter, MPH
Integrative Medicine Coordinator
Chris Peterson
Team Wellness Coordinator
St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida