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Stanford University

Managing Stress - From Social Support to Hypnosis

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Explore effective stress management techniques in a COVID-19 context through a compelling discussion featuring cancer survivors Parul Somani and Martin Inderbitzin, alongside Stanford's Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. David Spiegel. Delve into the powerful benefits of hypnosis and social support for coping with stress, examining topics such as physical stress manifestations, self-hypnosis, and the distinctions between hypnosis and mindfulness. Discover the impact of support groups, including their effectiveness for men and in virtual settings, and learn practical strategies for finding local resources, incorporating exercise, taking small steps towards change, and cultivating compassion in this insightful 59-minute webinar from Stanford University.

Syllabus

Introduction
Physical manifestations of stress
Hypnosis
Hypnosis vs Mindfulness
Selfhypnosis
Support groups
Effectiveness of support groups
Support groups for men
Virtual support groups
The impact of virtual support
Finding a local resource
Exercise
Small steps
Compassion

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4.5 rating, based on 6 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Denis Bohush
    Denis Bohush @denisbohush
    Thank you, it was interesting to hear such a range of psychotherapy methods. This is a deep topic that needs a lot of time to be discussed.
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    Milad Mahmoudi @MiladMahmoudi
    I stumbled upon this gem of a video by Stanford University, and it’s been a revelation in my stress management routine. The video, “Managing Stress - From Social Support to Hypnosis,” offers a unique blend of scientifically-backed strategies and practical tips that are easy to incorporate into daily life.
  • Kashish Garg
    6
    I really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot of very useful information. The course met my needs and I now feel confident to deal with a situation if it arises. Thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples. This has more than met my expectations. A wonderfully practical course - both personally and professionally.
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    Marika Kangasniemi
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  • Samet Altunöz
    It was so good for learning something about daily life and I learned how I am going to do during the stress or bad things. Speaker has a lot of information that’s way he is giving so important informations.
  • Subhasish Indra Mitra
    Very informative and very easy way of learning, helpfull for real learner. Good and important topics . Very clear language and decent voice
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