ONEIDA — Health Coach Gretchen Slater, of Graceful Gains Wellness Studio in Verona, will present a program on coping skills called, “Stress and Wellness,” on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 6-7 p.m. at the Oneida YMCA, 701 Seneca St.

The opportunity to practice stress management techniques is included in the program.

It’s normal for life’s everyday pressures to cause stress. But, according to the American Psychological Society, stress can be unhealthy when it upsets every-day functioning and negatively impacts physical and mental health. The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s wellness program, “Stress and Wellness,” will help participants identify negative stressors and how they relate to all areas of wellness including sleep, nutrition, exercise and overall mental health.

The program is free.

Slater has more than 15 years experience in health education. She has a master’s degree in education and certifications as a health coach, personal trainer, holistic nutritionist, level one herbalist and essential oils specialist.

“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging other women in their transformational journey as well as staying active and healthy in my own life,” Slater said. “I enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, reading and traveling.”

Graceful Gains Wellness Studio provides health coaching with personalized and practical guidance to create a customized plan for health and wellness goals.

Registration is not required, and all ages are invited to attend.

The program is the fifth in the series of wellness programs sponsored by the Oneida branch of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley. Additional seminars in the series will include: Introduction to Meditation and Reiki: Living a Calmer and Fulfilled Life – Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.; and Sticky Fitness: How to Maintain a Health Promoting Fitness Regimen – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6-7 p.m. For more information, call 315-363-7788 or visit www.ymcatrivalley.org.