Managing Stress in the Workplace — A 2-Day Course

 Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

The damage to the health of the UK's working population from unhealthily high levels of stress results in a decline in their quality of life as well as the loss of millions of working days worth of output each year and compensation claims against employers who impose unreasonably high stress levels upon their staff.

The health and safety of people in the workplace is the responsibility both of the employer and the employee. In support of those policies established by reputable organisations, this course reconsiders the definition of stress and assists participants to manage their personal tolerances to stressful situations, both inside and outside work, more effectively.

Anyone who needs to recognises the importance of identifying stress in themselves and others will benefit from attending this course.

Course Objectives

Delegates will learn how to:

• Define stress and identify causes of positive and negative stress
• Recognise the symptoms of stress in your-self and others around you
• Review how vulnerable you are to stress
• Recognise the six key phases of stress management
• Identify strategies for coping with stress to include clear goal setting and recognising procrastination
• Examine techniques, skills and suggestions to assist in managing your personal stress levels
• Demonstrate the value of positive self-talk and assertiveness when dealing with stress

Outline Course Contents

Establish personal objectives for the course

What is stress?

Good and bad stress

Short and long term effects of stress

The impact of stress in the workplace

Symptoms of stress

Signs of stress in the workplace

The body's response to stress

Phases of stress management

Personality type and stress

Assertiveness and stress management

Goal setting

Discovering your procrastination style

The importance of relaxation, leisure, physical fitness, and healthy eating

Completion of a personal action plan