In this Harvard research-based interactive workshop, students will learn the following skills to manage stress and build resiliency:

• Stress awareness
• Stress management techniques
• Positive thinking/reframing negative thoughts
• Goal setting
• Relaxation techniques
• Mindfulness

Harvard research shows that students trained in these skills who establish a regular, ongoing practice using them can derive dramatic benefits. These students can:

• Improve relaxation and feel calmer
• Reduce stress, anxiety, and worry
• Cope with emotions such as fear, frustration, and anger
• Control impulsive behavior
• Relate better to others
• Sleep better
• Increase self-esteem and confidence
• Develop better work and study habits
• Improve attention span, concentration, learning, and creativity
• Improve academic performance and problem solving
• Feel happier and more positive

Resiliency skills are as important as any academic skill because students can use them in all aspects of their lives.

Class Meetings: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 6th–10th

Materials/Supplies: For this workshop, students should bring a cell phone or an electronic device, if possible, to record the guided relaxation techniques, as well as a notebook to record their experience. Optimally, they should attend the workshop in a private room, free from disturbances so they can concentrate. They may also want to bring headphones to eliminate distraction while listening to a guided relaxation exercise, during which they may wish to lie down.