Benson-Henry Institute of Mind-Body Medicine, located at Mass General Brigham Hospital, Certified SMART Program Facilitator — Cheryl Pascucci, NP

SMART is a 90-minute per week for 8-weeks, online stress management workshop

The Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program teaches self-care practices that help buffer daily stress, making participants less emotionally and physically vulnerable to it.

This program is designed to help participants regain control and build resilience through a variety of mind body principles and self-care interventions, leading to reduced medical symptoms and enhanced quality of life.

This program will help participants:

• Understand the connection between stress and physical or emotional problems
• Learn a variety of techniques to elicit the relaxation response, the body’s innate stress buffer
• Appreciate the role of thoughts and beliefs
• Learn the importance of healthy eating, restorative sleep and physical activity

Anyone with the following would benefit:

• Anxiety-related symptoms
• Headaches or migraines
• Autoimmune disorders
• Mild to moderate depression
• Chronic pain or TMJ
• Insomnia or fatigue
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Skin problems
• Asthma or allergies
• Any condition aggravated by stress

The SMART program offers three individual appointments: at the time of intake, half-way through the program, and towards the end of the program as needed.

Please reach out to Cheryl Pascucci, NP to learn more about upcoming, workshops at 413-387-3229, or email at selfcare1st@zmail.com

Next 8-wk workshop begins in February 2026