Stress Management

1 Day

Introduction

Stress management is often referred to the wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person’s levels of stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximise the positive stress and to minimise the negative stress.

On this course you will be shown how stress can be positive and negative, and we’ll look at the Triple A approach that will form the basis of this workshop.

The Stress Management workshop will give you a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system. You will also understand what lifestyle elements you can change to reduce stress.

Programme Objectives:

• Identify the best approach to a stressful situation (Alter, Avoid, or Accept)
• Understand what lifestyle elements you can change to reduce stress
• Use routines to reduce stress
• Use environmental and physical relaxation techniques
• Better cope with major events
• Use a stress log to identify stressors and create a plan to reduce or eliminate them

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for team members and managers who want to build their resilience by understanding their stressors and building a plan to improve the way they adapt to stressful situations or events in the workplace.

Course Content

This one-day workshop will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the workshop
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Stress

• What is Stress?
• What is Eustress?
• Understanding the Triple A Approach

Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Eating Properly
• Exercising Regularly
• Sleeping Well

Module Four: Altering the Situation

• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module Five: Avoiding the Situation

• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module Six: Accepting the Situation

• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

• Planning Meals
• Organising Chores
• Using a To-Do List

Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Finding a Sanctuary
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humour

Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Soothing Stretches
• Deep Breathing
• Tensing and Relaxing
• Meditation

Module Ten: Coping with Major Events

• Establishing a Support System
• Creating a Plan
• Knowing When to Seek Help

Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You

• Creating a Stress Log
• Week One: Recording Events
• Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan
• Week Three: Creating New Habits
• Reviewing and Evaluating

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations