Mastering the Stress We Live By: The Science of Everyday Resilience

Participants will explore what stress really is, how it functions in the body and mind, and the ways it can affect both physical and mental health. The session breaks down the physiological and psychological mechanisms of stress in a clear, accessible way, connecting science with real-life experiences.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Gain a clearer understanding of what stress is and how it impacts the body and mind
• Learn the physiological and psychological mechanisms behind everyday stress
• Recognize how ongoing stress can affect general and mental health
• Explore practical, evidence-informed tools for managing stress and building resilience
• Take part in reflection, discussion, and Q&A in a supportive, small-group setting

The workshop includes an interactive opening activity and concludes with time for questions and shared learning.

We encourage participants to complete a short, anonymous pre-event survey, which will help the facilitator shape the session and better respond to participants’ shared needs.

Pre-event survey

About the speaker

Zack Liu

Zack Liu is a licensed counseling psychologist in Taiwan with a clinical focus on adult and individual counseling. He holds a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pennsylvania State University in the United States and provides counseling services in both English and Mandarin. Zack works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relational and sexual health concerns, work and career-related challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues. His therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic therapy with a broad range of cognitive behavioral techniques. Zack is committed to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where emotional distress can be explored with care, allowing insight, emotional processing, and healing to take place.

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