Feeling stressed? Maria Zeitz, R.N., M.S., L.C.P., can help. Through WomanPlus®, a membership program of Methodist Healthcare, Zeitz is conducting a class to help people discover techniques to relieve stress, calm frazzled thoughts, and gain a sense of peace and tranquility. The seminar will focus on internal and external sources of stress, behaviors to prevent stress, and relaxation techniques. She will use guided imagery to help participants feel calm in just five minutes. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes, bring a bath towel or mat, and come prepared to participate in a relaxing evening. “Take Your First Steps to Stress Relief” will be offered Saturday, March 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Methodist Healthcare Family Health Center, 137 S.W. Military Dr. Registration is required. For registration information, phone the Methodist Healthcare HealthLine, 210-575-0355 or toll-free at 1-800-333-7333. With advance notice, Zeitz is available for interviews on handling stress. Please include “Take Your First Steps to Stress Relief” in your health/wellness and community events calendars.

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