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Identify and transform stress

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times with free virtual AHS workshops

Jun 1, 2023 | 1:47 PM

Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are being invited to participate in a free online workshop facilitated by Alberta Health Services (AHS).

The workshops, aimed for managing stress in challenging times, comes in two parts, both led by AHS professionals.

Part 1 of the interactive workshop includes a basic discussion of stress and looks at different ways of managing it. AHS says two HeartMath techniques will be introduced and participants will create a personal stress reduction action plan.

• Wednesday, July 5 from 1 – 3 p.m.

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• Wednesday, September 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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• Thursday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Part 2 involves discussing perception, decision-making and communication using techniques taught in Part 1. As a result, AHS says completion of the first part is essential, prior to taking the second part.

• Wednesday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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• Wednesday, August 23 from 1- 3 p.m.

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• Wednesday, October 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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• Thursday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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For more information on the upcoming courses, email ahs.heartmath@ahs.ca. Workshops are not recorded.