Health and Wellness Workshops

Stress Management Techniques for a Balanced Life

Facilitated by: Cynthia El Mortada, Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Duration: One Day Workshop
Objective:
Empower participants with practical strategies and tools to manage stress effectively, fostering resilience and promoting a balanced life.

Workshop Overview
Introduction

• Brief introduction to stress: understanding its effects on our health and well-being.
• My approach as a health and wellness coach to guide you towards effective stress management.

Session 1: Understanding Stress

• Discuss the physiology of stress: how it affects the body and mind.
• Identify common stressors in daily life and their impact.

Session 2: Practical Stress Management Strategies

• Introduce and practice key stress management techniques, including:
  -Breathing Exercises: Learn and practice deep breathing techniques to calm the nervous system.
  • Mindfulness Visualization: Engage in a guided mindfulness exercise to focus on the present and reduce anxiety.
    -Time Management Tips: Discuss practical tips to manage time effectively, reducing stress related to deadlines and workload.

Session 3: Building Resilience

• Explore ways to build resilience through:
  • Physical activity: Understand the role of exercise in reducing stress.
  • Nutrition: Discuss how a balanced diet can support stress reduction.
  • Sleep: Share tips for improving sleep quality, a critical factor in managing stress.

Session 4: Creating Your Stress Management Plan

• Guide participants in developing a personalized stress management plan, incorporating techniques learned throughout the workshop.

Closing

• Recap of the day’s learning and open floor for questions.
• Encourage ongoing practice of the techniques discussed and how to integrate them into daily life.

Materials Provided:

• Handouts summarizing key stress management techniques.
• Guide to developing a personal stress management plan.

Your Takeaway:
This workshop will provide you with a foundational understanding of stress and a set of practical tools and strategies to manage stress effectively. You'll leave with a personalized plan to help navigate daily stressors, promoting overall well-being and balance in your life.

This condensed and focused workshop aims to offer participants actionable insights and practices for managing stress in a healthy and balanced way, led by a supportive health and wellness coach.