The word ‘stress’ is used to describe the physical and/or emotional response to the demands and pressures that modern living means we come under from time to time.
Stress can be a positive thing, which drives us on and helps us to grow, develop and be stimulated. However, when stress reaches a certain level, it can overcome a person’s ability to cope and can impact on their physical and mental health.
Can include:
- Breathing Techniques
- Guided Imagery
- Hypnotherapy
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Quick Stress Reduction
- Mindfulness
- Prioritisation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Developing distractions
Content of a Training Course
This Course has been developed to help identify the causes and effects of stress and to assist in the development of the skills required to manage your own stress levels.
The focus is on the positive things that can be done to make changes to reduce the impact that ”bad” stress places on them.
- Identifying Stress
- Mitchell method of relaxation
- Daily Hassles & Life Events
- Coping Strategies
- Benson Method
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Define Stress and the affect it has on the body
- Use specific relaxation techniques to overcome stress
- Follow a model for coping with stress
- Identify methods of avoiding stress where possible
- Reduce their own stress by following clear techniques
Audience
Anyone
Duration
1/2 day or 1 day
