I’m certified to teach the Benson-Henry Institute’s Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) Program and the Resilient Youth Program to individuals,
and groups.
My multiple certifications, including a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program from Sounds True, The Awareness Training Institute and The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley allow me to create a mindfulness learning experience that’s meaningful for you!
Offerings include:
B.E.S.T. Practices
Understanding the relationship our Behaviors, Emotions, Sensations and Thoughts have on our reactions and our responses
In these sessions we will work together to identify B.E.S.T. Practices for getting one’s needs met. The number of sessions may vary for each group and/or individual.
Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) Program
Making self-care an integral part of your daily health and wellness
The 9-week Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) program helps participants develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve their outlook, and enhance their quality of life.
Developed at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, the PART program teaches participants a variety of mind/body practices and self-care interventions:
- How to recognize their personal responses to stress
- Meditative techniques that elicit the relaxation response
- How to change thought patterns and emotional outlook to adaptive and positive perspectives
- Techniques to improve sleep, eating, and physical activity
- Ways to harness creativity, humor, and appreciation to cultivate positivity and personal well being
This a 9 week program that meets weekly for a 90 minute session. You will receive a manual created by staff members of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine as part of the program fee.
Resilient Youth Program
Drawing from well-established, evidence-based interventions to manage stress and build resilience in children and adolescents, I am certied to teach Mass General Hospital’s Resilient Youth program.
Separate small-group meetings and manuals for youth in Elementary (Grades 1-4), Middle (Grades 5-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).
Each week students discuss physical and cognitive responses to stress, and Laura provides opportunities to develop and practice self-care and resiliency skills to buffer stress and improve well-being. Students will learn:
– How stress affects thoughts and feelings
– Techniques to stay calm in stressful situations
– Strategies for managing stress and staying calm during testing administration
– Mindfulness methods that can reduce symptoms and improve physical health,
including deep breathing, single pointed focus and imagery
– How to foster positive thoughts and attitudes
– How to develop long-lasting positive habits that can build one’s personal resilience
This is a 6 week program that meets weekly for 60-90 minute sessions depending on class size.