GirlTalk event: ‘Women & Stress’

How to manage stress before it impacts a woman’s mind and body is the topic of the next educational event for women offered as part of the GirlTalk discussion series, sponsored by Sonoma Valley Hospital.

The featured speaker, Patricia Brooks, LCSW, PhD, will discuss the tools and inspiration women can use to stay relaxed and optimistic, and achieve balance in their life. She will also offer tips and coping strategies to manage stress, and lead practice of some useful techniques.

“Women & Stress” will be held Friday, September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Café, 875 W. Napa St, in Sonoma. The event is free; food and beverages will be available for a small cost. A no host bar will also be offered.

Dr. Brooks is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and holds a PhD in Healing Psychology and Integrative Medicine. She has worked in the health care field for more than 40 years, specializing in the Mind/Body connection. A certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with an eclectic treatment approach tailored to individual’s needs, Dr. Brooks designed and implemented numerous Integrative Medicine Programs including one at Sonoma Valley Hospital.

The deadline to reserve a place is September 10. You can register either by email to [email protected], or by calling 707.935.5257.