Calm Under Pressure: The Operation Stress Shield Method (weekly class)

Schedule

Tue Nov 25 2025 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4 Locust Grove Road, Weaverville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28787 | Weaverville, NC

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Free for First Responders,Veterans and Active Military
Calm Under Pressure:
The Operation Stress Shield Method


Join instructor Bill Parravano from The Comella Foundation (501c3) for this weekly 1-hour class geared towards
FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY.
Does this sound like you?
You’re on the front lines — law enforcement, fire/EMS, Veterans, Active Military — and every day brings more: economic pressure, social unrest, climate-driven disasters.
Your team feels the strain: critical decisions under fire, unpredictable field conditions, constant calls for readiness.
The effects keep growing: quick tempers, burnout, absenteeism, turnover, morale sinking…and worse, it follows you home.
The hard truth
When stress becomes the baseline:
Decisions get fuzzy
Tension rises
Teams fracture
Health, performance and cohesion all suffer
And when your crew isn’t at their best, the community you serve pays the price
The good news
It doesn’t have to be this way. This “Operation: Stress Shield” class gives you tools you can bring into the field, into the office, into whatever chaos is coming, so you can relieve pain/tension AND stay sharp, calm and resilient.
What you’ll walk away with
Breath-work & nervous-system awareness drills you can use right now in high-pressure moments.
Adaptive movement tools to release built-up tension, whether you’re standing in a command post, in a vehicle or sitting at your desk.
“On-the-go” stress-response strategies tailored for public-service roles — field, office, or emergency-scene.
What this isn’t
This isn’t a generic “motivational” talk or a one-size physical fitness class. It’s built from decades of experience combining body-mind resilience training (martial arts & osteopathic work) with real-world stress exposure in public-service contexts. These are tools that work for men and women who serve communities, not just for elite athletes.
RSVP to strength & resilience
This class is designed for small groups and can be tailored for your specific department: fire, police, EMS, Veterans or Military Branch. Sessions are non-contact, low-risk, and adapt easily for seated, standing or mobile scenarios.
Reserve your slot now and discover how just one session can begin shifting your department toward calmer decisions, stronger teams, and better outcomes for the community. Come to multiple sessions for exponentially MORE benefit!
Class Registration and Details

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. ONLY 15 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS
DAY/TIME: EVERY TUESDAY 1:30pm-2:30pm
LOCATION: The Comella Foundation, 4 Locust Grove Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787
PLEASE BRING & SHOW your First Responder/Military ID to gain Free admission
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