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Do you suffer from performance anxiety?  Relax, you’re not alone.  Many performers experience anxiety when thinking about, creating, rehearsing and before preforming.  This interactive workshop will discuss research that supports the benefits of certain tools and provide you with a fresh take on them, including:

• Breathing techniques
• Mindfulness techniques
• Diet and exercise

Dwayne Brown, LMSW, is a social worker in the Entertainment Assistance Program (EAP) at The Actors Fund. He has co-facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy workshops as well as presented on respect in the workplace. Brittany Whittaker, LMSW, is also a social worker in the EAP program. She has co-facilitated emotional regulation and stress management workshops. EAP assists entertainment professionals with personal and job-related problems and offers confidential services including referrals, emergency financial assistance, employment conflict management, short-term mental health counseling and case management.