Stress Management and Resiliency Training

What is S.M.A.R.T.?

This is an 8 week research proven programme which is based on decades of research by Dr Herbert Benson and others at the Harvard based Benson Henry Institute. Participants learn about stress mechanisms, and learn and practice stress recognition, as well as a variety of relaxation techniques, and over the 8 weeks, also learn how to integrate these new skills into everyday life. Dr. Miriam Maisel is one of the few non-US doctors who are certified to offer the Stress Management and Resiliency Training programme. To learn more about the background of this course, please click here.

Course Benefits

Stress management is one of the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and is crucial to our own health and wellbeing. In addition, many medical conditions are exacerbated by stress, and those of us who treat patients will learn some news skills with which we can help our patients.

Dr Laura Freeman, Medical director at Plant Based Health Online, explained the benefits to undertaking this course:

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the online S.M.A.R.T. course with Miriam. Miriam is a true expert in this field and it has been such a pleasure to learn more about different stress management techniques and how to put them into practice in every day life – for personal use and for the benefit of my own patients. Taking part in this course has allowed me to understand the importance of and prioritise rest, relaxation and resiliency training in my own life and I have seen the benefits already. Thank you Miriam for such a wonderful opportunity to improve my personal lifestyle routines and enhance the care I deliver to my patients.” 

Another course participant, Dr Olga Morton, highlighted how S.M.A.R.T has enhanced both her professional and personal life:

“As a practising GP and Lifestyle Medicine doctor, I found the S.M.A.R.T. course to be an excellent “hands-on” course, focusing on recognition of early signs of stress. More importantly, it has taught me various techniques on reducing stress, which will be extremely valuable to me in my medical practice in addressing stress in my patients. I will also take this knowledge to my daily personal and family life. Miriam makes everyone feel at ease and the course has a very relaxed atmosphere for discussions and sharing our experiences. At the same time, Miriam is an excellent facilitator and she will make sure that you as a participant, will make the most of your valuable time during this Course.”

If you would like to learn more about Miriam and her work, please click here.

Course Details

The next course will start on May 1 2024 and run for 8 consecutive Wednesdays until June 19 (see flier).

In order to register please send an email to drmiriammaisel@hotmail.com, with your street address so that the manual can be posted to you. Payment instructions will be sent to you.  Please also feel free to contact me with questions about the course.

BSLM members will receive a £40 discount. Please consider donating all or part of this to BSLM.