Secrets of the Stressed-Out-Brain: What Really Happens In There and What You Can Do To Conquer Stress!
Always wondered: “What’s going on in there?” when you are overwhelmed, anxious and stressed-out? Are you curious about how and why stress often leads to troubling patterns of thinking and behavior? Interested in some new, practical and enlightening ideas for shaping healthier behavior? This presentation will explore new research on the brain and how that research has dramatically improved our understanding of stress and how it impacts our thinking and behavior. Modern technology has revolutionized our understanding of the functions and processes of the human brain. Armed with this cutting-edge neuroscience, we now know in detail how our brains respond to stress and – more important – we can identify strategies to effectively avoid, reduce and even eliminate the negative consequences of stress. This seminar comes in two versions, one for students and one for adults. If you truly want to “get away” from feeling tired, worried and overburdened, this information is for you!
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn what stress really is in the context of brain function and understand why we behave the way we do under various levels of stress.
- Participants will identify the many positivie components of the brain's sress response process and recognize that sress is not always bad for us.
- Participants will learn the stress responses in the brain and the disorders that can be associated with each response.
- Participants will learn the 3 main coping styles for stress and create a stress management plan that can be tailored to suit your coping style.
Testimonials
"Wow! The material was informative, energizing and useful. Heather’s knowledge and enthusiasm kept my interest and provided me with useful information to share."
—Peg Marose, participant Cherish The Child Symposium
"Just what I needed! Now I'm ready to get back to work.You are a fantastic trainer -- keep up the good work."
—Sarah Caldwell, Crawford Central School District, PA
"This course was long overdue. Wish I had this information earlier. I will put my plan to good use."
—Participant, Albuquerque Academy, NM
