Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- There are two types of stress: distress (adverse stress causing negative feelings and physical dis-ease) and eustress (beneficial stress fostering positive feelings and motivation).
- Discussion of the specific stressors faced by participants.
- Examination of burnout and how it differs from stress, noting that burnout is more permanent and pervasive.
Impacts of Stress
- Exploration of the chemicals involved in the stress response and natural daily energy peaks.
- Understanding how these chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, promote short-term thinking (which hinders problem-solving required in stressful situations), and suppress the parasympathetic system (essential for health, such as digestion and memory storage).
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Study of well-documented benefits of mindfulness (awareness of feelings, thoughts, and attention), physical exercise, morning routines, meditation, belief re-mapping, and energy techniques (such as tapping or visualizing feelings and releasing them).
- Development of a feasible morning routine plan, which can be expanded upon and used as an 'emergency' coping strategy for overwhelm, panic, or acute stress.
Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflection on personal goals for the day (reviewed at the start of the course).
- Self-advice on one to three key actions to take differently to return to work focus, and strategies to regain track if deviations occur.
Requirements
- A willingness to share personal feelings in a group setting.
Audience
- Professionals working in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments characterized by competing priorities, vague goals, and shifting targets.
- Individuals who frequently experience symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, overwhelm, or strained relationships.
Testimonials (4)
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
Christlan Tolentino - Canadian Blood Services
Course - Critical Thinking
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
the exercises and the way the trainer was explaining
Sorana Haiduc - Ness
Course - Stress Management and Prevention
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.