De-Stressing the Holidays Is Goal of Free Sutter Workshop

2009-10-29T18:41:06Z

Submitted by Cassie Piearcy @ Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region

The holiday season brings to mind family, friends and a jolly good time. But let’s face it: We aren’t all like the Cleavers. Realistically, the holidays also remind us of how much we have to do in what little time there is. And, dealing with all that stress can cause depression and other serious health issues.

However, Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region – which includes hospitals and doctor groups throughout the greater Sacramento region – has the cure for the “holiday blues.” Sutter Women’s Services is partnering with the Sutter Integrative Medicine team to present “Laughing and Dancing Your Way Through the Holidays” from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L St., Sacramento. This free, interactive event will include presentations on laughter, dancing, meditation and writing to help you stay light and centered during the holiday madness.

The evening will help guests – both men and women – cope with the stresses that the holiday season annually promises. After just a few hours, guests will learn the tips and tricks they’ll need to enjoy this holiday season to its fullest.

“The evening is about finding ways to laugh and to maintain light-heartedness so that stress won’t get the best of you during the holidays,” said Maxine Barish-Wreden, M.D., medical director of Sutter Integrative Medicine.

During the first portion of the evening, guests will meet the team of integrative medicine practitioners from the Sutter Women’s Center and visit their display tables to learn how to promote their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. They can also participate in mini-healing touch sessions. The main program will feature presentations on mindfulness-based stress reduction by Dennis Warren, J.D.; writing as a way of healing by Terri Wolf, R.N.; and movement for lightness by Nandi Szabo, M.A., ADTR. Treats will be provided by Trader Joe’s and Tarts and Truffles.

The evening will commence with the comedy of Sacramento native Brad Bonar, who is on the national comedy circuit. His presentation is entitled, “Laughing It Up Through the Holidays,” and will send folks off with their new and improved attitude ready take on this holiday season — even those crazy in-laws.

“Routinely, people walk out dancing and laughing,” said Dr. Barish-Wreden, who is heading the workshop with Assistant Medical Director Kay Judge, M.D., for the fifth year. “I’ve had many people say that this is the best event they’ve ever been to at Sutter.”

Seating is limited, so call today to reserve your seat at (916) 733-1765. Free parking is available in the south parking lot at 29th and L streets. For more information, visit www.sutterwomens.org or call (916) 733-8713.

The Sutter Women’s Center knows that no two women are alike and that the complexity of a woman’s body requires special care that changes with each stage of life. The comprehensive care provided at the Women’s Center is tailored to each and every woman’s particular needs by granting women throughout the greater Sacramento region access to the most advanced medical treatments available. The Sutter Women’s Center strives daily to maintain an atmosphere of warmth and compassion where women can feel comfort in knowing that they are the first priority.

Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region is affiliated with Sutter Health, a not-for-profit, community based health system located throughout Northern California. SHSSR includes Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo, Sutter North Medical Foundation in Marysville/Yuba City, Sutter Regional Medical Foundation in Solano County, Sutter West Medical Foundation in Yolo County, and Sutter Medical Foundation in Sacramento. For more information on SHSSR, visit www.checksutterfirst.org.
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CONTACT: Gary Zavoral (916) 454-6825 or Cassie Piearcy (916) 454-6775

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De-Stressing the Holidays Is Goal of Free Sutter Workshop