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National Stress Awareness Month, April 2006

During this thirty day period, health care professionals and health promotion
experts across the country will join forces to increase public awareness
about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
Sponsored by The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education
organization, Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to
inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and
harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society.
Link to more information about stress awareness: Stress Awareness Month.
Here are some incredible speakers who address stress management issues:
- Barbara Bartlein, RN, MSW , Wisconsin USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k
 - Barbara has motivated and inspired
audiences across the U.S., and has made frequent appearances on national
television. She is a member of the National Speaker's Association. A
stand-up comedy enthusiast, she has appeared at "The Comedy Club", a five
star comedy cafe. Barbara is the author of "Success Matters", a monthly
column that focuses on personal and corporate development. A registered
nurse with a masters degree in physical and mental health, Barb is an expert
in wellness, stress management, relationships and personal development.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Kathy Brown, RN, CSP , Minnesota USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k
 - Kathy Brown, RN, CSP, brings a dynamic
and fun approach to each of her customized presentations. You will be
informed, inspired and energized with Kathy's creative learning style. Her
background as a communications coordinator, development and training
specialist, RN, corporate recruiter, author and business owner brings a
wealth of information turned into practical steps for empowered living. Kathy
is a popular keynote and seminar speaker using multi-visuals, incorporating
music, dance, video and props that make a point. Her book, "Living Happily
Ever Laughter... A Guide to Thinking Funny in a Fast Paced World" proves
through illustration that laughter IS good for business!
Phone:
415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Ed Foreman, CPAE , Texas USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k
 - Ed Foreman leads corporate executives, worldwide, down the path of health, wealth and happiness toward a more meaningful life. His "successful daily living" message teaches business leaders how to reduce stress and anxiety, turn worry into success, and have more fun. Few speakers, if any, are better qualified to motivate, inspire and educate by their own examples than Ed Foreman.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Doug Grunther , New York USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k
 - Doug Grunther is the creator and host of Team Trivia, the successful interactive program that generates Teamwork, Creative Thinking, and Laughter. At a Team Trivia event everyone in the audience is totally involved. And each program can be specifically tailored to accomplish the specific goals of your meeting or event. Team Trivia has been successful at events for General Electric, IBM, Bank of America, CBS Radio, and many others.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Diana Jordan , California USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k
 - Take the perkiness of Goldie Hawn, add
the singing voice of Bette Midler, the lightning comedic timing of Robin
Williams, and top if off with compassion and you get Diana Jordan. Oh, and
she's smart! Diana is a veteran at all levels. When asked what was her
motivation" She answered, "Humor! Laughter, if somebody happens to learn a
little something about themselves during my performance, that's a gift!"
Diana likes to say that sometimes her show is like the cartoon, "Where's
Waldo?" She says, "I know I'm going to make you laugh, and if you find the
find the message in there, you win a candy bar!" Oh, and Oprah thinks she's
one of the funniest people on the planet! Not bad!
Phone: 415-861-1700
--- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Allen Klein, MA, CSP , California USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k
- Allen Klein, MA, CSP (aka "Mr. Jollytologist") is an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who shows audiences worldwide how to use humor to deal with not-so-funny stuff from everyday trials and tribulations to triumphing over tragedy. His books have been published in seven different languages (English, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Turkish) with several hundred thousand in print.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Fran
Solomon (RN, MSEd) , California USA --- 2.5k to 5.0k
 - Fran
Solomon is vice-empress of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting
company that offers keynote presentations, management seminars, team-building
programs, and playfulness trainings to over 100,000 people each year. She
helps conduct the research for Matt Weinstein's book, Managing To Have Fun.
For almost 20 years they have been innovators in the design and presentation
of programs that focus on the value and impact of humor in team building,
reward and recognition, creativity, stress management, people-oriented
management, and in living a healthier worklife.
Phone: 415-861-1700
--- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
- Patty Wooten, RN, BSN , California USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k
 - Patty Wooten is a woman who knows how
to laugh about life. Often called "The Queen of Jest", she is a leading
national expert in the field of therapeutic humor. Ms Wooten works with
companies that want to put fun back into the workplace. Patty is dedicated
to the promotion and development of therapeutic humor. Patty teaches and
helps health care professionals, patients, caregivers, educators, and
business executives to help them understand how to use humor to improve their
working environments -- employee relations, client satisfaction, and
stress reduction.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com
Here are some informative stress management
articles:
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