Re: FW: Next Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program at Hospital

["Robert" <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

I'm not yet convinced that my sleeping problem is stress per-se.

However, the below will be after I meet w/ Dr. Bommakanti, so if whatever
she does does not help, then I can certainly try it.

 > From: "Noelle)" <http://dummy.us.eu.org/Noelleg>
 > Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 11:06:12 -0800
 >
 > Maybe this will help your(and my) sleep?
 >  
 > -----Original Message-----
 > From: Dougherty, Raymond (OCH) 
 > Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:49 AM
 > To: DCHS - System Office Everyone; McKenna, Mary (Los Altos); OCH
 > Everyone
 > Cc: 'Bob Stahl'
 > Subject: Next Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program at  Hospital
 >  
 > Greetings All, 
 >  
 > If you've been thinking about taking this course, now's the time!    A
 > free intro session will be held on Wednesday, March 25th (see below).
 >  
 > And don't forget that full reimbursement of the course fee is available
 > to all OCH Associates who complete the series.   
 >  
 > You can also receive 27 CEUs (Nursing) or 24 CEUs (MFTs and LCSWs ).  
 >  
 > For more information call, ext 2888.  Please post the attached flyer for
 > those without email. 
 >  
 >   Hospital
 > Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program
 > Sponsored by Chaplain Services
 > 
 > A program for Stress Reduction and Stress Related Illness
 > 
 > The Stress Reduction Program is specifically designed for people
 > experiencing signs of stress:  irritability, muscle tension, feeling
 > overwhelmed, burn out, apathy, restlessness, headaches, anxiety,
 > fatigue, stomach distress, difficulty in concentrating, worry,
 > over-work, substance abuse, smoking, eating & sleeping disturbances in
 > daily life and want to promote healthy living.
 > 
 >     It also complements the medical management of illness, chronic pain
 > and stress-related conditions such as:  
 >  Anxiety & Panic, Headaches/Migraines, Chronic pain, Sleep disturbances,
 > Cancer, AIDS, Heart disease, High Blood Pressure, Asthma,
 > Gastrointestinal disorders, Arthritis/Fibromyalgia and many other
 > medical conditions. 
 > 
 >     This eight-week series consists of intensive training in mindfulness
 > meditation, gentle movement and group support. The program is designed
 > for people who yearn for more balance in day-to-day life, and it
 > promotes healthy living, renewal and stress management. It is modeled
 > after the mindfulness-based stress-reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn,
 > PhD, from the University of Ma Medical Center and featured in
 > Bill Moyer's series "Healing and the Mind."   
 > 
 >         Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating non-judgmental
 > awareness in day-to-day life.  Mindfulness develops the potential to
 > experience each moment, no matter how difficult or intense, with
 > serenity and clarity. One can feel more alive and gain access to the
 > powerful inner resources for healing.  Participants learn life-long
 > tools to help maximize life, even in the midst of stress, pain and
 > illness.
 > 
 > Free Introductory Session: (Drop-ins Welcome)
 > Wednesday Evening ,  March 25 (7:00-9:00 pm )
 > 
 > Class Dates
 > Wednesday Evenings :   April 1   -   May 18*  (7-9:30 pm ).   
 >  
 > *All classes meet Weds except the last class on Monday May 18. 
 > Includes All Day Session on Sunday May 17th  (9:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 
 > 
 > Location
 >  Hospital Cardiac Rehab (1st. Floor)
 > 2105 Forest Ave. 
 > where-I-live  95128-1471
 > 
 > Fee   
 > $300 (+ $50 materials fee)
 > $250 (+ $50 materials fee) for  Associates. 
 > Reimbursement of course fee available for  Associates who
 > complete the series!   
 >  Associates are encouraged to request approval for reimbursement of
 > course fees prior starting this series.
 > 
 > Continuing Education Units
 > 27 CEs approved by the Ca Board of Registered Nursing Provider #
 > CEP 360.
 > 24 CEs for MFTs and LCSWs contact hours approved by the Ca Board
 > of Behavioral Sciences.provider #PCE2709
 > CEs Fee:    There is a $25.00 administrative fee for all MFT & LCSW CEs.
 > 
 > Information
 > For more info. or to register call 408-947-2888
 > www.mindfulnessprograms.com
 > 
 > INSTRUCTOR   
 > Robert Stahl, Ph.D. is director of the mindfulness Stress Reduction
 > Programs at El Camino Hospital, Dominican Hospital,  Hospital,
 > and the Santa Cruz Medical Foundation. Bob has extensive experience
 > working with people with physical disabilities, chronic pain,
 > life-threatening illness.
 >