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Opening Ceremony (Room A1) 16.00-17.00 August 23rd Thursday |
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Conference for Your Creativity With this Conference we would like to show that science is not only a serious business, but also a lot of creativity and fun. You will find many unusual elements, like Pub Tours with Professors, a fair of Hungarian Stress-relief products (such as quality wines and artwork), a mixed lecture session to show the Stress of the Speaker. But we will also organize relaxing programs to show the connection between science and art. Detailed information about the programs will be announced here later.
The Congress will offer a lot of special events to give an opportunity
Please find a summary of a few events enclosed here, and come back later for more-and-more creative ideas and excellent programs.
When stress meets art: A fine art exhibition called "STRESS" will be organized in cooperation with the Downtown Artists Society (www.downtownartists.hu) and the Hans Selye Hungarian Society of Behavioral Science to commemorate Hans Selye. Well-known Hungarian artists are invited to create and present their oeuvres inspired by the Stress topic. The planned date of the Opening ceremony of the exhibition is 2.00 pm August 24th, Professor Lóránd Bertók will deliver the opening speech which will be followed by commemorative talks of other former Hans Selye students and co-workers: István Bérczi, György Lázár, Árpád Somogyi and Sándor Szabó.
Similarities of Stress: from molecules to societies Hundreds of scientists come to the Budapest to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hans Selye’s birth, the founder of the stress concept. These scientists have different research fields, but one thing makes connections to all of them: the stress, which can be found in every level of the hierarchy: from molecules to societies and so on. During this program the researchers can think together and find the similar aspects of stress and prevention of stress in each other’s area. Groups of scientists can create their own sculpture about the motif they had found earlier, during talking to each other. So e.g.: a psychologist and a biochemist can work on a sculpture, which shows a mother (molecular chaperone) cradling her little son (unfolded protein). This sculpture illustrates the mothers’ important role in the families and the molecular chaperones’ in protein folding as well. (Both mothers and chaperones are essential to reduce the damage of stress.) The sculptures can be made from coloured paper, wooden and metal materials, etc. (All equipments will be provided by the organizers free of charge) The most imaginative sculptures will be selected by an expert jury. The creators will be awarded, the first prize will be free tickets to the Congress Banquet and all of the sculptures will be exhibited in the conference venue. There is limited number of participation opportunities, so if you are interested, please do not hesitate, apply for the program as soon as possible in the following e-mail address: pappdia@yahoo.com. Deadline of the application is 30th of June.
Music and relaxation Several studies conducted in clinical settings have suggested that sedative music may have reduced stress via muscle relaxation and distraction from thoughts. Music may decrease sympathetic nervous system activity as well as anxiety, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. We offer relaxing classical music to listen in a chair some minutes so that the participants give an experience the effects of relaxing music, and refreshing after the tiredy working hours of the conference.
Relaxation During the conference the participants will have the possibility to relax. You can try out the progressive relaxation by consulting personally with a psychologist in the conference breaks or at any time by listening the instructions of the psychologist recorded on CD. Alternatively, you can listen to relaxing music through headphones. When you are stressed or anxious, there are three different components of your reaction: a physiological component (what you feel), a cognitive component (what you think) and a behavioural component (what you do). Relaxation is the most effective way to control you bodily reactions, that has also a positive impact on your thoughts and behaviour. Daily relaxation exercise is effective to reduce the everyday stress and to improve physical and psychological well-being. Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique developed by American physician Edmund Jacobson in the early 1920s. There are many parallels with autogenic training, which was developed independently. Jacobson trained his patients to voluntarily relax certain muscles in their body in order to reduce anxiety symptoms. He also found that the relaxation procedure effective with ulcers, insomnia, and hypertension. Nowadays Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation is the most frequently used relaxation technique in psychosomatic disorders.
Yoga Yoga means unity, union. By controlling of body, emotions and mind we can reach our balance, harmony with ourselves and our surroundings. We get internal force to cope easier with everyday challenges, get more well-balanced while we actively assist our health. During the conference every participant can try this type of relaxation and motion. You need only 15 minutes free! Our best speakers will be asked to meet the young scientists of the Congress at the Café le Comedien for an informal discussion at the evenings. The meeting point is at the Oktogon square in front of the Burger King Restaurant (see the map below) at 20:00 or at the information desk A in the conference venue at 19:30. (see enclosed map for the location of the Octogon square and the Café le Comedien).
This organ concert is organised exclusively for participants of the Congress at the St. Stephen Basilica in the city centre and is included in the registration fee of all participants, accomanying persons and exhibitors. This splendid church with special works of art presents the life of King St. Stephen, founder of the Hungarian State and Christian Church in Hungary more than a thousand years ago. This very special site and the splendid concert will surely remain an unforgettable experience for all.
Map of the St. Stephen Basilica
Join us to experience the most beautiful illuminated sights of Budapest from the
blue highway of the capital, the River Danube. An atmospheric dinner cruise with buffet
dinner, music and dance will guarantee superb entertainment for this evening. The boat
will start from the Buda side of the Petőfi-bridge at 8 pm. The site is close to the
Congress Venue, a detailed map will be provided with the entrance tickets.
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Special session and fine arts exhibition to
commemorate Hans Selye
Stress Reliving Dance By Dr. Urvashi Shrivastava
