Stress Management Training Course

Course Aims:

Our Stress Management training 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 delegates 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 and 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? Transferring learning back to the workplace