Stress Management in the Workplace and Beyond

Ma. Amelia Santiago-Bonoan demonstrates
exercises that can be done while at work.

UPLSAA sponsored a seminar on "Stress Management in the Workplace and Beyond" last November 12, 2005. The whole-day activity was held at the Cervini Residence Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.

Speakers included Ma. Amelia Santiago-Bonoan, director of the Ateneo’s Moro Lorenzo Sports Center, who spoke about "Fitness for Life" and taught the participants some exercises they could perform at their workstations; Tessie Corpuz, a 3M manager, who shared her insights into "Workplace Ergonomics"; Jeannette Laroza, a Mary Kay consultant, who taught participants about "Managing Stress Through Skin Care"; and Felicitas I. Artiaga-Soriano, a psychiatrist and ex-model, who talked about "Stress: Signs and Symptoms" and "Managing Stress," and taught breathing and yoga exercises.