Online: Overcoming Overwhelm – Techniques for Dealing with Work Stress

Online: Overcoming Overwhelm – Techniques for Dealing with Work Stress

with David Perls

Thursday, January 29th, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET

Note: Due to teacher illness, we have moved this program to online only.

“You can’t change the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

— Jon Kabat-Zinn

In our always-on, 24/7 workplaces, nearly 50% of US employees say they experience “a lot of stress” during the workday, according to Gallup. Stress is tightly linked with disengagement, burnout, physical pain and declining well-being. Many employees report that job-related stress is negatively affecting their lives and relationships outside of work, pushing them to consider quitting.

Without tools to cope, these issues can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, isolated and disconnected—from both ourselves and others.

This workshop will be highly experiential with reflection practices and small group discussions. Together, we will be learning on-the-spot interventions to reduce stress, including:

• Breathwork practices
• Somatic strategies
• Resilience techniques

Some of the most effective, evidence-based ways to reduce stress combine changes in your body, mind, behavior, and environment.

In this workshop, you will learn actionable practices you can implement immediately for regulating the body, calming the nervous system, changing thoughts and behaviors, cultivating supportive connections and strengthening your environment.

Join us to learn targeted and actionable ways to reduce stress in the workplace.

Note: This program will be recorded. The recording will be sent to all registrants after the program, so please feel free to sign up even if you cannot join in real time.

Online (Zoom) Registration:

Please register below to attend online via Zoom. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)

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Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy.

Volunteering

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