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The Stress Coaching Program
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Initial Consultation and Materials
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The Seven Weeks to Conquering Your Stress program revolves around seven core sessions designed to help you understand your unique stress profile and master the Five R's of Coping (see 7 Week Stress Program for details).
Prior to beginning these seven core sessions you will have a free consultation with me via telephone to assess your needs and dicsuss the program so you can make an informed decision regarding working with me. During this consultation I will explain how we will work together, discuss confidentiality, your rights as a client, and other nuances of working at-a-distance.
If you agree to work with me you will then fill out and return (fax or regular mail) some basic forms (Informed Consent, Patient Data etc.). Additionally, you will be required to purchase the book and relaxation CD before beginning the seven core sessions. After sending the forms and purchasing the book and CD you can purchase your first online session. When you purchase an online session I am automatically notified via e-mail. At this point I will send you an e-mail to schedule our first live at-a-distance session.
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Seven Core Online Sessions
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My approach to managing stress and anxiety revolves around seven core sessions. During these sessions you will be a very active participant in the learning process. In addition to tallking with me, over the course of the seven sessions you will be given reading assignments and be asked to practice techniques on the relaxation CD. Your commitment to doing this work outside of our sessions is crucial to the success of our work together while online or on the telephone.
In reality, each session is divided into two parts: a live session where we communicate via telephone and/or webcam and an asynchronous session where we communicate via e-mail (and e-mail attachments). During the e-mail part you submit your assignments (ongoing journals, reactions to relaxation practice etc.). I review your work before we meet and use this information to help structure what we will discuss and how we will proceed when we are online together. In order for the live sessions to be effective I must receive your assignments prior to your appointment so I may review them in advance.
If you want to work with me via webcam you'll need to sign up for Skype (my service provider). Skype is a free internet messenging system similar to Yahoo Messenger. To sign up go to http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html
Remember, participation via webcam is voluntary. Most people I work with prefer to talk on the telephone during our live sessions together.
You must schedule an appointment for each live session. If you cannot make the appointment you must call or e-mail to cancel it (24 hour notice is greatly appreciated) and we can reschedule it or conduct the session asynchronously via e-mail. Remember; all sessions are paid for in advance so it is in your best interests to follow through on all appointments. There are no refunds for missed appointments without prior notification.
Following the seven core sessions you will have one follow-up session where I will present you with your personal stress management plan based on your unique stress profile and mastery of the Five R's. After this, I recommend that you schedule periodic follow-up visits as needed.
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I am offering the Seven Weeks to Conquering Your Stress program at-a-distance directly through this website. I will work with you using a variety of distance learning tools including e-mail, webcam, and/or telephone.
In order to take the program you will need an e-mail account to send and receive messages and assignments. You will also need to sign up for a Skype account in order to work with me via a webcam. Skype is a free internet messenging system similar to Yahoo Messenger. To sign up, go to http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html for this free, confidential service. You will not need the Skype account if you do not want to work via webcam.
All sessions are bi-weekly and include a 60 minute live session and a 15 minute e-mail session for discussing readings and assignments. Sessions cost $ 150.00. Your initial telephone consultation session is free. If you sign up for all seven sessions in advance the cost is $ 895.00 a savings of over $150.00
ToDo Institute Members http://www.todoinstitute.org will receive a reduced rate on the cost of therapy. Please call Dr. Blonna at (908) 334-2543 for more information about this.
To set up a free consultation call (908) 334-2543 or e-mail me at : Dr.Blonna@healthystressdoctor.com
To purchase a session click on the PayPal link;
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