Franklin Health Stress Reduction Program Orientation

Starts: 6:00 PM

Location: Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington

Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) is once again offering its intensive nine-session stress reduction program that is designed to teach participants scientifically proven practical skills to reduce stress and improve overall health and happiness. Program instructors are Dr. Kathleen Hickey and physician assistant Tim Davis.

 

The course is consists of eight consecutive 2.5–3 hour sessions and includes an all-day retreat on Saturday, April 25. Participants should be committed to performing one hour of daily practice and homework to learn and practice mindfulness meditation, Hatha yoga, and body scan.

 

Anyone interested in the program is asked to complete the prescreening form that is available from the FMH Education Department by calling 779-2381 and attend the orientation session taking place on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Bass Room. After attending the orientation, participants can decide if they would like to move forward with the complete course.

 

The cost of the program is based on a sliding scale fee according to household income. The cost is: $150 for incomes less than $25,000; $250 for incomes $25,000–$50,000; and $350 for incomes greater than $50,000 per year. Anyone who is unable to afford the cost of the course should ask about available scholarships.

 

Accommodations will be made for participants with physical disabilities.

 

For additional information contact the FMH Education Department by calling 779-2381.