Jueves, 3 de Diciembre, 2009
1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

La sociedad de hoy en día está llena de situaciones estresantes que nos afectan la salud física y mental. En este taller interactivo nos concentraremos en definir lo que es la tensión y el estrés, la conexión entre el cuerpo y la mente, y como manejar y reducir las situaciones estresantes.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: A Program for Healthy Living (in Spanish)

In today’s society there are plenty of stressful situations that affect our physical and mental health. In this interactive workshop, we will focus on the definition of stress, the connection between mind and body and ways to manage/reduce stressful situations.

After the workshop, participants will be able to better identify the levels of their particular stress, and to develop a personal stress management plan that will provide a better balance in life.

Presenter(s)

Dr. Macias is a bilingual Latina with 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University, a Masters of Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers and the Association for Applied Sports Psychology. Dr. Macias has worked with individuals and couples focusing on personal and professional goals.

La Dra. Macias es una Latina bilingüe con 20 años de experiencia en el área de la salud mental. Tiene un doctorado en Psicología Clínica de la Universidad Adelphi, un Master en Trabajo Social de la Universidad Nueva York y un Bachelors del College Mount Holyoke. La Dra. Macias pertence a varias organizaciones profesionales. Ha trabajado tanto con personas a nivel individual y con parejas, enfoquándose en metas personales, familiares y profesionales.