Training Courses

Stress Management

Course Aims:

The course is designed to raise awareness of issues relating to stress in the workplace and how to manage stress in oneself and others.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
  • Recognise the symptoms associated with stress in themselves and others.
  • Understand the causes of work related stress.
  • Understand the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
  • Use strategies for reducing stress in themselves and others.

Duration:

The course can be delivered as a ½ or 1 day program depending on scope (i.e. managing stress in self -Vs- others).

What is stress?
  • The difference between pressure and stress
  • Recognising the symptoms of stress
  • Potential sources of pressure
  • Dealing with change
Resilience
  • Concept of resilience
  • Circle of influence
  • Improving your own resilience
  • Improving resilience in others
Managing stress
  • Expressing your feelings appropriately
  • Recognising your own needs and those of others
  • Assertive -Vs- passive behaviour
  • Goal setting & priority management
Reducing stress
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Personal stress busters – tools and techniques
Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Understanding legal requirements and responsibilities
  • Putting the Act into practice
Personal action planning
  • What will I do differently?
  • What support do I need?
  • Transferring learning back to the workplace
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