• Price: $800.00
• Dates: January 29 – March 25, 2018 In class meeting dates- 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17
• Professors: Dr. John Bearoff and Jessica McFarland
• Location: Villa Maria Academy, Malvern, PA

This course is designed to help teachers, administrators, and support staff assess their stress levels, identify primary causes of excess stress in both their professional and personal lives, and learn specific, realistic stress reduction strategies. Participants will learn how and why stress levels, burnout, and job dissatisfaction are disproportionately high in the educational field. Educators will explore the most appropriate and necessary choices facing anyone in high stress occupations: change your skills, change your position, change your attitude, or change jobs. Participants will learn and practice relaxation and visualization techniques, safe and simple exercise options. and other strategies that are under their control.  Each in person day of the course will include yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, and a walk outside (weather permitting).  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.