STEM Center at STCC to Host Mental-wellness Coach for Stress-reduction Events
SPRINGFIELD — The STEM Center at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host two events featuring mental-wellness expert Jordan Friedman, also known as the ‘Stress Coach.’ Both events are free and open to STCC students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Friedman, a leader in stress and anxiety reduction for nearly three decades, will speak at STCC on Monday, Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Scibelli Hall (Building 2) auditorium from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. each day.
The Feb. 24 event, called “The Chill Factory,” will introduce attendees to stress-reducing techniques that Friedman has successfully implemented at colleges nationwide. Light refreshments will be served.
At the Feb. 26 event, called “Stress Coach U,” Friedman will provide in-depth training on stress-management strategies for faculty, staff, and students, equipping them with practical tools to use in their daily lives.
Friedman, the former director of Columbia University’s Health Education Program, is widely recognized for his Stressbusters program, which has benefited students and faculty on college campuses since 1995. He is the author of The Stress Manager’s Manual, hosts “The Chill Factory” podcast, and is currently developing a mobile app designed to help STCC students monitor and manage stress using the techniques he will introduce during his visit.
“We are thrilled to bring Jordan Friedman to STCC,” said Lara Sharp, dean of the School of STEM at STCC. “His expertise in stress reduction will provide valuable tools for our students, faculty, and staff to navigate the pressures of academic and professional life.”
The events are hosted by the STEM Center at STCC, which provides academic support, career exploration, and mentoring for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The STEM Center offers tutoring, professional-development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities to help students succeed in their studies and prepare for careers in high-demand fields.