The Ottawa–Gatineau Journal

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A two-hour stress-management workshop

This workshop outline presents a compact introduction to understanding everyday stress and reflecting on habitual responses. Lynne Cardinal’s proposed programme combines discussion with gentle practical exercises.

Water lilies stretching in a line across a perfectly still lake at dusk, with smooth stones in the foreground

Topics include priorities, time management, communication, thought awareness, stretching, breathing and meditation. Humour and perspective also feature in the outline, which describes the planned learning content rather than promising a specific health outcome.

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