Center for Therapy and Stress Management

Kathy Williams, LMT     MA 5200-MM 7275

Carl Ahonen, LMFT     Licensed Psychotherapist     MT 1912

1968 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698-2500 ________ Phone: 727-738-9333

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The Stress Reduction Program is designed for individuals who want to meet the stresses and challenges of every day life but, lack the resources to be able to do so. These “stressors” may take the form of an illness, job, family, finances, time restraints, all of which take their toll both physically and emotionally. Fatigue, depression, irritability, the inability to relax or sleep, poor concentration,all are symptoms of “overload”. Though we may not be able to control what is happening to us and around us, we can learn coping mechanisms to help us become more centered and calm.


  • In the seventies Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mind-body medicine, created The Stress Reduction Program in order to help people living with chronic conditions. He named this Program Mind-Based Stress Reduction or MBSR. He found that through awareness comes the ability to notice what is happening in all aspects of life…..how we think, how we feel, how we react and how we can get “unstuck”, and allow ourselves the possibility to change and to open to our lives. It is the way of awareness of being present in our lives.

  • The Stress Reduction Program is taught in eight weekly classes that last from two to two and a half hours. In these classes you will learn :

  • What stress is and how it manifests in illness and disease

  • Ways to recognize the body’s reaction to stressful situations and how to allow the body to relax into what is happening in each moment

  • Recognition of thought patterns that may be contributing to the stress response

  • Gentle stretching and yoga (Also can be done in a chair)

  • Awareness meditation

  • Coping skills that can be applied to daily living


A workbook, instructional materials, and four CD’s are included to support what is learned in class. Each class is individualized for each participant. There is also discussion and a question and answer period.

This is a highly participatory class and requires motivation and commitment for this life altering opportunity. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is not meant to take the place of traditional medical and psychological treatments but to complement these approaches.

People participate for a variety of reasons including Stress, Medical Conditions, Psychological distress, and for Prevention and Wellness. The following are examples of “some” of the conditions that may benefit from attending The Program:

  • Migraines/Headaches

  • Anxiety and Panic

  • Sleep Disturbance

  • Chronic Pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • G.I. Disorders

 

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Heart Disease

  • Cancer

  • Asthma

  • Stress

  • Poor Concentration

 


Before the beginning of each eight week program there is a required orientation at no cost to offer the opportunity to better understand the course and to see whether the program is right for you. Payment is made at this time if you decide to participate.

To sign up for the next orientation at The Center for Therapy and Stress Management email Kathy at info@center4therapy.com or call 727 738 9333 and we will call you back as soon as possible. Classes are offered for both groups and individuals.

To learn more about Jon Kabat-Zinn click here:

www.umassmed.edu

Please call to find out when the next eight week of classes begin. 

Call 727 738 9333 to reserve your space in these life enrichment classes.