Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress

Mental Health Week Presentation from HelpNet

Interestingly, some stress is good for us. It keeps us motivated and engaged in our lives and relationships. However, many of us, we are beyond the point of healthy stress and we have moved into overwhelm. In this presentation, we will discuss the differences between stress and overwhelm and engage in mindfulness and a short meditation to support our nervous system to relax and calm.

Facilitated by Casey Coker, HelpNet

Casey J. Coker graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. From there, she attended Western Michigan University where she received a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. She also completed a Master of Science Degree from Purdue University in Human Development and Family Studies. In 2018 she completed the certification as an intercultural developmental inventory qualified administrator and began extensive leadership and executive coaching across West Michigan. She has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at local, state and national professional conferences and organizations. She is currently a psychotherapist and consultant at The Rinehart Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan and partners with Bronson HelpNet Employee Assistance Program.