Stress Reduction Training
What is stress? Why avoiding stress is not realistic?
Stress is an experience that goes hand in hand with 21st-century living. To a certain degree, stress is an unavoidable part of living a meaningful and engaging life. Stress can even be adaptive, as it helps us focus our attention on solving challenges and creating change in our lives. While stress is a part of life, sometimes, we can experience it as dominating our lives, as occurs with chronic stress.
When we face continuous ongoing stressful situations, experiences, and people and are unable to effectively cope with the difficulties and challenges life throws at us, chronic stress often results.
Can you notice the signs of chronic stress?
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Feeling drained and overworked
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Feeling stretched to your limits
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Being constantly on edge
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Frequent irritability
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Feelings of burnout on an ongoing basis
How to Build Your Own Calm Routine
Our Approach
Everyday stress often sneaks up because we don’t give ourselves tools that really stick. Start by choosing one small, manageable practice — like a 2-minute breath check when you first sit down at your desk, or a 5-minute walk without your phone after lunch. Gradually add habits that support your nervous system: simple stretches, scheduled “reset” breaks, an end-of-day ritual that signals you’re switching out of work mode. Over time, these small choices reinforce a sense of control, quiet the physical tension in your body, and invite a calmer rhythm into your day.
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Skills training to respond to stress more adaptively
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Ease feelings of physical tension
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Develop supporting habits and practices to deal with ongoing stress
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Teaching time management and organizational skills
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Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness training, and relaxation training
