Find Calm & Clarity
Stress is a common, recurring part of the human experience, but its constancy in our lives — especially when we don’t have tools to manage its impact — compromises our health, decision-making and relationships.
The good news: there are vetted, science-backed, natural techniques that — especially when used daily — will reduce the emotional and physical impact of stress, thereby creating more ease, joy and greater health in your life.
Developed at Harvard Medical School and the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Mass General Hospital, these programs — for adults and youth — help you build a healthier relationship with the stress in your life, to reclaim a life of greater ease, health & joy!
Where Science + Wellness Unite
Developed using evidence-based research by wellness pioneer Dr. Herbert Benson, MD (Harvard Medical School) and others at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, these wellness education programs [for adults & youth] show participants how to calm the sympathetic nervous system, and thereby shift away from perpetual stress, constant overwhelm & anxiety.
Programs employ a variety of mind body techniques like meditation and mindfulness, physical activity and positive psychology; it also relies on creativity, humor and adaptive thinking. Participants report the program has helped them develop skills to manage stress and cultivate a more positive outlook.
“This program’s tools and practices have helped me address some stubborn habits: negative thinking, overdoing to the point of fatigue, and getting ‘stuck’ in repetitive worries and negative thoughts.” - Kathleen
Proven, natural ways to tame stress & shift your life
This stress management program allows you to:
Develop a Sense of Calm & Strength ~ By learning & committing to practice mindful self-care, stress & anxiety no longer call the shots
Improve Your Personal / Professional Life ~ You gain the tools & temperament to be more calm, focused & resilient.
Increase Creativity & Energy Levels ~ Stopping the hamster wheel of stress allows you to experience more joy & fun in life!
2023 Programs
Adult Classes
8-week series • 90 mins./wk
Learn how to calm the nervous system, become more resilient and achieve a deeper sense of connection & happiness using science-backed techniques and tools in a collaborative group setting.
“I wish I had learned this a long time ago! It’s been really helpful.” - Mark
Employee Workshops
One time (or) 4-part series (in-person or on-line)
Elevate your Employee Wellness offering with a Stress Management Best Practices workshop that brings an informative, restorative break to a traditional workday. Perfect for staff/management meetings or retreats.
Resilient Youth
6-week series for Ages 6 to 18 • 45mins./wk
Small-group workshops for youth in Elementary (Grades 1-4), Middle (Grades 5-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Developed at the Child Resiliency Program at Mass. General Hospital, this stress management training has been shown to increase self-esteem, improve memory & work habits, and support stronger coping skills & lifestyle behaviors.
“A happier, calmer life starts by wanting to be done with stress & feeling overwhelmed, and being willing to make some changes. These programs and techniques are accessible and smart: Participants learn, then choose for themselves which tools help them reduce stress & experience more joy.”
Carolyn Wilkins
About WilkinsWellness
Founded in 2020, WilkinsWellness teaches both adults and youth evidence-based stress management tools & techniques developed at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Mass. General Hospital (BHI), designed to reduce the emotional and physical impact of stress.
A BHI-certified Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Instructor, Carolyn offers adult group classes and online wellness workshops to businesses and organizations. She also teaches BHI’s Resilient Youth Program to youth/teens [ages 6 to 18] to help establish good habits and alleviate stress & anxiety.
During her own season of raising teenagers, supporting aging parents and beyond, Carolyn discovered a vital wellness practice through a combination of exercise, meditation & mindfulness. Wanting to share best-in-class options with others, She became certified in BHI’s stress management programs so that others could experience the accessible, science-backed approach to behavior change that reduces stress — loving how it empowers others to take hold of their own wellness in a nurturing, fun group environment.