Instructor
Diane P. Conte, M.S.P.H., is manager of Prevention Partners with the Employee Insurance Program of South Carolina.

Stress Survival Skills

We all have stressful days. We may wake up with an awful cold, have a disagreement with our spouse and have a flat tire on the way to work. We may just feel overwhelmed with all we have to do. We can’t make it go away, but we can learn how to interrupt the stress cycle and reduce its negative effects.

Prolonged and recurrent stress can have debilitating effects on our health, our relationships and the quality of our lives. Stress may cause headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, depression, weight gain and both mental and physical illness. By understanding how stress affects us and how to respond appropriately, we can lessen the negative consequences. Developing new skills to deal with stress can offer us a greater sense of control and help us to create a happier and healthier life at work and at home.

Who Should Attend
USC employees who would like to improve their awareness of stress and learn to cope with it more effectively.

Dates and Time
December 2, 2008, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Participants should arrive to sign-in at 11:15 a.m. Instruction will begin at 11:30.

Cost
There is no charge for this workshop.

Location and Parking
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

Campus parking is available with any faculty/staff decal in the lower lot behind the 1600 Hampton Street Annex. The entrance to the parking lot is between the 1600 Hampton Street tower and the WACH-57 building on Pickens Street.

Registration Instructions
Reservations are limited and made on a first-come basis.
Register online, or fax the PDF registration form to 803-777-8210 or mail it to Professional Development, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

For more information, contact Professional Development at 803-777-6578. Supervisory approval must be obtained before participating in training.