Training:

[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It

Mar 19
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 12:15pm
12:15pm - 1:45pm

Audience: Caregivers & Professionals

Level: Beginner
Ages addressed: All Ages

PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking.

Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of stress, and how to capitalize on its benefits. The latest science shows that stress can make us smarter, stronger, and more resilient. Stress can even help you connect with what you care about most and strengthen close relationships. This session will explore both what makes stress good for you, and what you can do to get good at stress. Learn how to cultivate a mindset that helps you thrive under stress, and simple strategies for transforming the biology of your stress response, to improve health and well-being. The new science of stress resilience will give you a renewed sense of optimism about your own ability to handle whatever challenges life brings.

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Location:

FosterEd Adopt Minnesota - Webinar

https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/

Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and a lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. As a pioneer in the field of “science-help,” her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities.‍ She is the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and her newest The Joy of Movement.