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Connections 50+ Hespeler

Relaxation Techniques

Learn skills to help unwind from stress.

This session includes: 

• Why leisure is not always relaxation (the myths and facts of relaxation)
• Dr. Benson's criteria for generating the Relaxation Response
• How I can use my own body to measure my relaxation response
• Proven benefits of mind/body relaxation
• The broad range of researched techniques taught in Ontario
• Practicing samples of relaxation strategies such as meditation, muscle relaxation, breathing, imagery, and Autogenic Training to begin relaxing and restoring within this workshop

About the Speaker
Kathy Somers is a Registered Kinesiologist who is board certified in biofeedback and certified in Stress Management Education.  She has taught relaxation and stress management skills to individuals and groups since 1983. Kathy runs the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic in Guelph ON and is the co-author of several research articles.

About Connections 50+

As part of our Connections 50+ suite of programming, this older adult-focused program features a variety of entertaining activities such as local musicians, guest speakers, art activities, and much more.

Accessibility
If you require an accessibility accommodation for this program or event, please tell us how we can meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know at least two-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the program date. 
  
If you are attending a registered program with a support person, please add your support worker as a guest when you sign up. 

COST: Free

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