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Are
you Stressed?
CICH Programs for Stress
 Is
your work efficiency declining?
Do
you feel fatigued and run-down?
Are
you increasingly angry or frustrated?
Do
your moods change frequently?
Do
you feel depressed or apathetic?
Are
you losing your sense of humor?
If your
answer is "yes" to any 3 of these questions, you
are EXCESSIVELY STRESSED and would benefit from managing your
stress.
Managing Excessive Stress
We offer
a 3-step stress management program that (1) determines your
level of stress, (2) individualizes an effective stress reduction
strategy, and (3) provides any necessary long-term follow-up
services.
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To
Manage your Excessive Stress, we will:
Determine
your level of stress.
Identify
the causes of stress.
Take
specific action to address the causes and reduce the symptoms
Practice
stress reduction exercises that you can use whenever and wherever
needed.
Help
create and maintain a positive attitude to overcoming your
stress.
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Our approach
to managing excessive stress is rooted in time-honored mind-body
Yoga techniques:
- Instant
Relaxation
- via the Isometric Squeeze Technique
- Quick
Relaxation - via the Breath Awareness Technique
- Deep
Relaxation - via Yogic Relaxation Techniques
- Progressive
Relaxation - via Pranayama
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CICH's
Workplace Stress Management Programs
Stress is America's leading health problem.
Innumerable surveys confirm that Americans perceive that they
are under more stress than they were a decade or two ago.
Estimates are that 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians
are for stress related problems.
Job Stress is the leading source of stress for adults.
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Some
stress facts:
- "Stress
is now the number one reason behind sickness from work."
(Gee Publishing Survey)
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Job stress is costing U.S. industry an estimated $30 0 billion
annually as a result of accidents, diminished productivity,
absenteeism, employee turnover, etc." (NIOSH)
- "80%
of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they
need help in learning how to manage stress and 42% say their
coworkers need such help" (Gallop Poll, 2000)
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Studies
have Established that Stress Impacts your Health Adversely
Stress
increases the risk and severity of:
Cardiovascular
Disorders : angina, hypertension, coronary heart disease
Gastrointestinal
Disorders : ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome
Immune
System disorders : colds, flu, mono, asthma & allergies
Skin
disorders : eczema, psoriasis, acne.
Our
Goals
Our innovative approach to the delivery of
stress management services is centered around developing individualized
stress management and relaxation programs. Analogous to a
fitness program, the purpose of stress management is to encourage
education about and personal practice of our stress management
and relaxation techniques. We offer:
- A
programmed series of 1 hour classes on a flexible schedule
- Cost-effective
group sessions
- Individual
stress management sessions
- "Office-calls/House-calls"
with no hassles and no driving - CICH will come to your
workplace at your convenience
Our primary
goal is to provide the best & highest quality integrated
care suited to your needs.
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