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Institute for Stress-Free Learning

Est. 1992

1851 CR 27   Owls Head, NY 12969    (518) 483-1789    E-mail: bobshelley@bobshelley.com

 Robert D. Shelley, Ph.D., C.Ht., Executive Director

 Behavioral Therapy   Stress Management   Lifestyle Counseling   Learning and Development

Recommended by New York State BOCES Arts In Education   Member:  Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau 

Certified:  ABH, IMDHA, NGH     Member:  National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists

Scholastic Program Series

            Achieving Peak Academic Performance                   

Through Stress-Free Learning ©

 School-related stress is the most

prevalent, untreated cause of       

  academic failure.

                                                                                                                                                     Robert D. Shelley, Ph. D.

Stress Management Consultant

The negative relationship between stress and impaired scholastic performance is well established.  Today, tens of millions of students are at high risk for developing stress-related problems that can interfere with their ability to learn.

 Achievement stress, the virtually pandemic “invisible disability” is rarely detected but generally gets worse as students progress through school.  Untreated achievement stress may result in academic failure, behavioral, physical and emotional problems and drug and substance abuse. Reducing stress significantly improves performance in reading, math, language, handwriting, social and attention skills and enhances athletic performance and artistic expression.

Unfortunately, stress management programs in schools are practically non-existent.

When stress management techniques are incorporated into our daily lives, the ability to learn more efficiently is improved.  Through this program, students learn how to combat stress, improve their focus, concentration, memory and motivation.  Their enthusiasm for learning will increase; their self-esteem and self-confidence will soar and their immune system will be strengthened.  Stress-related anger, rage and anti-social behavior will diminish drastically. State-funded studies of stress reduction techniques for students resulted in an increase in grade levels ranging from 1.2 grade levels (22% improvement) to 5.5. grade levels. *  These successes can be achieved in your school as a result of our Stress-Free Learning Program. Practicing the techniques for just 30 days inculcates these positive behavioral patterns for a lifetime.

The day-to-day stresses encountered by your students can impede their ability to relate to others in a positive way.  According to the American Psychiatric Association, stress-related mental disorders are up to 400% more prevalent than any other emotional problem requiring clinical treatment.  The National Institutes of Health have noted that because stress weakens the immune system, creating a fertile environment for physical and emotional disease, up to 90% of physical conditions requiring treatment are stress-related.  

This program can help students to easily cope with the stress and challenges of modern life.  It will show them how to effortlessly improve their information processing skills, their visual/auditory short-term memory and their study habits. Mental learning barriers diminish and confidence builds.  “Exam anxiety” will be a thing of the past.  Students discover how to learn more quickly and efficiently, to think more clearly and make intelligent decisions. 

Learning affects us every waking moment from the day we are born.  What students discover in this program will affect, in a profound and positive way, how they interact with teachers, their parents, their peers and the world around them.

Teachers, guidance counselors and school psychologists all have an important role to play in your children’s education. This program does not in any way duplicate their contributions to the educational process.  Parents and teachers who are tuned in to their own stresses as well as those of their children will understand and appreciate the value of this program. 

Best wishes,

Robert Shelley, Ph.D.

*Sources:  Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Dept. of Education, Association for Study of Higher Education, Educational Resources Information Center, Research in Higher Education, et al.

PEAK ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 

THROUGH STRESS-FREE LEARNING©

Presented by Robert D. Shelley, Ph.D. Executive Director, ISFL, Owls Head, NY 12969-0038

1851 CR. 27   Owls Head, NY 12969    (518) 483-1789   

E-mail: hypnosis@westelcom.com

l Eliminate Exam Anxiety                            l Improve Listening and Reading

l Reduce Mental and Emotional Stress       l Develop Attention/Concentration Skills

l Restore Optimum Memory                        l Create Clearer, Quicker Thinking

l Reduce Anger, Rage and Anti-Social Behavior

RECOMMENDATIONS

“The students were thoroughly entertained with Dr. Shelley’s fascinating program.  His session on stress management had immediate results!”  Courtney Shields, Suburban Council Leadership Conference, Colonie (NY) Central School

“Truly engaging!  Students were sincerely interested and attentive. A delightful program of thoughtfulness and humor!”  Karen A. Rowe, Arts In Education Coordinator, Laurens, (NY) Central School

“I have the deepest respect for what Dr. Shelley does. He listens to the concerns of our students and he is tuned in to their stresses.  As a pro-grammar, I appreciate the ease with which I am able to work with him. He is always very professional and caring. Do I foresee bringing Dr. Shelley back to campus?  YOU BETCHA!”   Lucille Bowen, Student Services Coordinator, North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, NY 

“Robert Shelley’s Program is filled with great insight.  It mesmerized and inspired our students.” Pat Godreau, Arts and Education Coordinator, St. Regis Falls (NY) Central School

“Your stress management program was a HUGE hit with our membership!  It was just what the group needed and we all had a lot of fun” Annette Kuemmel, President, New York Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives, Albany, NY

“Managing stress is the key to effective parenting and positive childhood development.  Through your sharing of knowledge and by your example, those who attended your workshops are better equipped to meet the changing needs of our kids and the grown ups that love them.  You are very special and talented with an important message to people of all ages.”  Meg Alberry, Coordinator, Child Care Coordinating Council, Plattsburgh, NY

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