Managing stress in challenging times

By Janet Kanters, Editor

Alberta Health Services is now offering a free online workshop for Strathmore and Wheatland County residents who are looking for ways to identify and manage stress.

The workshop is offered in two parts: Part 1 goes Oct. 27 or Nov. 25, and Part 2 goes Dec. 2.

Many Albertans have experienced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The workshop includes a basic discussion of stress plus looks at different ways to manage stress, including two HeartMath breathing techniques.

Led by certified professionals, the workshop will discuss the stress response, identify warning signs of stress, help participants make an action plan to address their own stress, demonstrate two practical, stress-relieving breathing techniques, and discuss how resilience can be enhanced through regular use of the breathing tools.

Visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page15660.aspx for more information.