Stress-reduction classes available

  • Published
  • By Jaclyn E. Urmey, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
  • 514th AMW director of psychological health
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Series is a series of educational classes that introduce participants to relaxation and stress-management techniques that can be applied in daily life situations. It is based on The Stress Reduction and Relaxation Workbook by Davis, Eshelman, & McKay.

Unless otherwise indicated, all classes take place in the 514th Mission Support Group conference room, building 2216, W. Arnold Ave., Joint Base MDL, N.J.

For more information, call 609-754-2542 or email jaclyn.urmey@us.af.mil.

Class 1: Body Awareness
10/25 1400-1500
- How the mind and body interact
- How to recognize tension in your body
- Exercises to recognize and let go of tension in your body

Class 2: Breathing
11/22 1400-1500
- Use breathing to increase your awareness and relaxation
- Breathe to release tension
- Use breathing for symptom control or release

Class 3: Progressive Relaxation
10/21 1200-1300
1/24 TBD
- Distinguish between tense and relaxed muscles
- Progressively relax all of the muscles of your body

Class 4: Meditation
10/28 1200-1300
2/21 TBD
- Use Basic meditation techniques

Class 5: Visualization
11/4 1200-1300
3/20 TDB
- Use your imagination to relax
- Manage stress-related conditions
- Create a safe and relaxing place in your mind

Class 6: Applied Relaxation Training
11/18 1200-1300
4/7 TBD
- Relax quickly in stressful situations

Class 7: Self-Hypnosis
2/3 TBD
5/22 TBD
- Use self-suggestions for deep relaxation and positive change
- Fight stress and stress-related illnesses
- Alleviate specific problems such as insomnia

Class 8: Autogenics
2/17 TBD
6/26 TBD
- Respond quickly to verbal commands to relax
- Return your body to a balanced, normal state
- Calm your mind
- Resolve specific physical problems

Class 9: Brief Combination Techniques
3/2 TBD
7/17 TBD
- Tailor relaxation techniques to fit your specific needs
- Combine techniques for a more powerful effect

Class 10: Thought Stopping
3/16 TBD
8/21 TBD
- Eliminate useless reoccurring distressing thoughts

Class 11: Managing Your Worry
3/30 TBD
9/18 TBD
- Accurately evaluate your worries
- Use worry exposure to overcome your worst fears
- Identify and change behavior that contributes to worry

Class 12: Coping Skills Training
4/13 TBD
Oct 2016 TBD
- Feel calmer and more capable when anticipating stressful events
- Relax before and during stressful situations
- Counteract irrational anxious and angry thoughts in stressful situations