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Here are 10 STEPS for Managing Stress from our book Caregiver Revolution

Posted on December 22, 2024 by webmaven

Breathe deeply As a caregiver, there are moments where your frustration, anger, or anxiety will spike to overwhelming levels. When that happens, breathing deeply is your best friend. It forces you to pause and calm down so you can better … Continue reading →

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Lightly – Aldous Huxley

Posted on November 5, 2024 by webmaven

It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. I was so preposterously serious in … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course starts soon!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by webmaven

Experience the original 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Spring 2024 Registration is open now, course starts next week! I believe it is offered at least twice … Continue reading →

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Step 8 – Do a Quick Relaxation

Posted on September 11, 2023 by webmaven

Choose a word, a sound, a prayer, or a phrase in your own belief system. Even a simple word will do: “one,” “peace,” “calm,” “All is one,” or choose a visualization – a rose, cross, light, sacred object. Now, make … Continue reading →

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Garrison Institute Program: Care for Caregivers

Posted on July 18, 2020 by webmaven

The Garrison Institute has been offering programs in mindfulness and meditation for both laypersons and clinicians/ practitioners for years. It is a cornerstone of life in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York state. Now it has become a … Continue reading →

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Panic Reduction & Stress Relief

Posted on December 8, 2019 by webmaven

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