Stress and its impact is the number one health issue confronting modern civilization. The release of adrenalin-like hormones to prepare the body for fight, flight, or freeze is linked as a comorbid factor with virtually all body systems and illnesses including cardiovascular, pulmonary, digestive, endocrine, immune, and nervous diseases. Recent scientific evidence reveals Mindfulness based practices builds resiliency and capacity to meet the challenges of change and stress and enhance one’s personal perspective, equilibrium, and equanimity.

Dr. Dave Johnson is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Saint Francis, EAP Specialist with Parkview Health, and co-owner of Integrate Mindfulness in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has worked with many organizations with consultations, presentations, and publications. With licenses in clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and nursing, he promotes health and vitality in individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Topics focus on stress, leadership, teambuilding, change, and mindfulness. He weaves stories that reveal the nature of stress in juggling work and family and strategies for maintaining one’s sense of humor and perspective.


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