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WELCOME TO THE MIND SHRINE
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Hannah Shulman, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Learn to build a personal oasis of self-care, solace, and relaxation through the Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART) program.
A course designed by the Massachusetts General Hospital to help dip your toes into the benefits of mind-body medicine & mindfulness to reduce the harmful effect of stress. Please explore this site for more info!
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What is Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART)?
Meet Your SMART Instructor
This innovative course will help you build key skills to better cope with stressors in everyday life, no matter how large or small.
From setting self-care goals and cultivating social support to learning tangible, research-driven relaxation techniques, this program is here for your support.
This course is taught by Hannah Shulman, a licensed mind-body medicine affiliated and certified by the Mass General Brigham Healthcare System in Boston, MA.
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You deserve to relax, and heal.
Are you a motivated adult who:
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Is ready to break the chains of self-doubt and overthinking?
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Wants to feel more joy in the little things in life?
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Wishes to end tossing and turning at night once and for all?
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Relates to the term "emotional eating" and would like to develop a healthier relationship with food?
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Feels knots in their stomach or headaches when anxious, and is ready for a change?
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Feels overwhelmed by all the mindfulness apps they downloaded and not sure where to go next?
You are Not Alone. SMART can help.
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What does SMART Help With?
Who typically joins the SMART Program?
Adults Living With:
What is Included in SMART?
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How to recognize your personal response to stress.
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Meditative techniques to help elicit your Relaxation Response.
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· How to change thought patterns and emotional outlook via cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills.
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Therapeutic Techniques to improve eating, sleeping and physical activity.
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Anxiety
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Situational Stress
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Experiencing a Life Transition
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Chronic Pain
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Caregiver Fatigue
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Mild-Moderate Depression
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Insomnia
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Trauma
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Coping with Chronic Illness
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Fear of Aging
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Panic
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Life-long coping skills to help you combat stress.
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A SMART Course Manual (200+ pages) of additional mindfulness materials, therapeutic exercises, and more.
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8 Week, 2 hour live class sessions.
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Class "Recap" emails each week from the intructor with additional mindfulness & resiliency resources that complement the course.
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And more!
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"Hannah Shulman, the course leader, did an excellent job directing the seminars, keeping on target, allowing everyone to speak. And, I learned much more about mindfulness and meditating! Thank you!”
— SMART Class Participant, Newton Senior Center, Newton MA
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““I enjoyed the general experience of changing the way I think - more into the present & more meditative with less depressive thoughts”
--- SMART Class Participant, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
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SMART LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
General Adult Class (Winter 2024)
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Please use my contact page on this site or email me directly at themindshrine@yahoo.com to inquire/register!
The next LIVE 8-Week Virtual SMART Course will run Winter/Spring 2024!
Register by 12pm Monday Feb 12th!
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Introducing Your Mind Body Connection
Tues, Feb 13th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
Say Goodnight to Stress: Tips for Sleep
Tues, Feb 20th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
Identifying Triggers & Solutions for Stress
Mending Mind & Body Through Movement
Creating an Adaptive Perspective: Reducing Negative Thoughts
Promoting Positivity & Building Mindful Eating Habits
Tues, Feb 27th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
Tues, March 5th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
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Tues, March 12th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
Tues, March 19th 6:30-8:30pm EST
Healing States of Mind Through Creativity
Tues, March 26th, 6:30-8:30pm EST
Benefits of Humor & Staying Resilient
Tues, April 2nd 6:30-8:30pm EST
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SAMPLE STRESS MANAGEMENTÂ COURSE SYLLABUS
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When it comes to offering the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Program (SMART), everybody is different - we all have unique methods of learning and absorbing information. That’s why I do my best to design & customize a syllabus to meet to everyone's goals.  Contact me to learn more.
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Free Sample Guided Meditations Below
via
The Mindshrine Youtube Channel
Narrated by Hannah Shulman, LMHC
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Follow The Mind Shrine Instagram Account Below
for
Mindful Lifestyle Tips & Updates about SMART Courses Offered
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