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SUMMARY:Stress to Strength: Mindset Matters
DESCRIPTION:How we think about stress matters. Typically\, we may consider stress as threatening and harmful. But is this perception absolutely true? What impact does this perception have on our performance and health? \nIn this virtual workshop\, you will gain: \n\nAn understanding of the concept of stress mindset.\nPractical steps to a Stress-Can-Be-Enhancing Mindset.\nWays to utilize stress in an adaptative and productive way.\n\nPlease consider registering for Stress to Strength Reframe\, Refresh\, Renew on February 9 to continue the discussion. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL. \nAbout the Presenter \nYiqing (Alice) Fan is Master’s level clinician at The Women’s Center pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at American University. Following the scientist-practitioner model\, Alice is engaged in both clinical work and research. She provides therapy to adult clients dealing with stress\, anxiety\, depression\, adjustment issues\, or interpersonal difficulties. Her main research interest is the etiology and treatment for anxiety-related disorders\, with a focus on the role of daily stress and coping processes. You can reach her at afan@thewomenscenter.org.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/stress-to-strength-mindset-matters/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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SUMMARY:Self Defense for Every Body
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour workshop offers essential self-defense training for anyone\, regardless of age\, size\, or physical strength. The program teaches the value of power over strength — how to use physics\, physiology\, and psychology instead of muscles to defend yourself. Techniques covered include (as time and appropriate location/equipment allows): \n\nBasic strikes (kicks\, knees\, open-hand strikes)\nEscapes from hand grabs\nDefenses against attacks from behind (bear hugs\, etc.)\nDefenses against chokes\nHow to fall and get up quickly and safely\n\nParticipants practice together to build muscle memory and quick reflexes in a supportive and enjoyable environment. \nAbout the Presenter \nDenise Coursey is a 4th degree black belt\, empowerment advocate\, and founder of Okinawan Karate for Women. With over 20 years of experience\, she has refined an approach to teaching practical self-defense that is accessible to women of all sizes\, ages\, and abilities. Having navigated male-dominated spaces both in martial arts and her former career in finance\, Denise is committed to creating a supportive\, inclusive environment where women of all backgrounds feel empowered to train. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/self-defense-for-every-body-2/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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SUMMARY:Stress to Strength: Reframe\, Refresh\, Renew
DESCRIPTION:Our reaction to stress matters more than the stressors themselves. If we can’t change the situation\, can we change our reaction to it? How can we reframe stressors in a way that connects us to our values? \nThis workshop can build upon the previous workshop (Stress to Strength: Mindset Matters) or can stand on its own. In this virtual workshop\, you will gain: \n\nAn understanding of how your body react to stress.\nPractical ways to step back and make an effort to see stressors differently.\nReflection on real-life example\n\nPlease consider registering for Stress to Strength Mindset Matters on February 2 to start the discussion. \nAbout the Presenter \nYiqing (Alice) Fan is Master’s level clinician at The Women’s Center pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at American University. Following the scientist-practitioner model\, Alice is engaged in both clinical work and research. She provides therapy to adult clients dealing with stress\, anxiety\, depression\, adjustment issues\, or interpersonal difficulties. Her main research interest is the etiology and treatment for anxiety-related disorders\, with a focus on the role of daily stress and coping processes. You can reach her at afan@thewomenscenter.org. \nPLEASE NOTE: T HIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/stress-to-strength-reframe-refresh-renew/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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