<br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> DIRECTION for Employee Assistance <br /> 2004 Training Calendar <br /> Training Descriptions <br /> i <br /> Managing Stress and Building Resilience <br /> Teri Strong Ph.D. <br /> Manager, DIRECTION for Employee Assistance <br /> Stress has become a part of our daily lives. As a result, we may not realize the negative effects it maybe having on <br /> our health, our productivity, and our relationships. In fact, studies have shown that 43% of all adults suffer health <br /> effects from stress. Many of us complain about being "overwhelmed," "burned out," and "exhausted," yet we may <br /> feel that there is little that we can do about it. <br /> ~ The good news is that there are proven strategies that we can use to reduce the stress in our lives and to improve our <br /> ability to cope with the stressors that we encounter. <br /> Participants in this workshop will: <br /> • Develop an understanding of the basic concepts of stress and resilience. <br /> • Gain insights into personal stressors and how they are affecting your life. <br /> • Learn strategies to effectively manage stress and build resilience. <br /> • Develop an action plan that is realistic, flexible, and can be implemented immediately. <br /> Date: Thursday, 2/26/04 City of Springfield <br /> <br /> ! Time: 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Library Conference Room <br /> 225 5`h St. <br /> Springfield, OR 97477 <br /> Date: Tuesday, l2/07/04 Lane County <br /> Time: 12:OOp.m. -1:30p.m. BC Conference Room <br /> th <br /> 125E 8 St. <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> DIRECTION Client Company fees: No Charge <br /> Non DIRECTION Client fees: $20.00 per person <br /> Due to limited space, registration is required at least one week in advance. To register call DIRECTION at <br /> 541-345-2800. If you're a Lane County employee, call or email Laura Yergan to register. <br /> 8 <br /> <br />