Dealing with Stress: Managing Pressures and Preventing Harmful Stress

What You'll Learn:

• Understand the key difference between pressure and stress, and how to manage both effectively.


• Appreciate the vital role of support in managing stress, and recognize when you and others need help.


• Gain a deeper understanding of stress and the harm it can cause to your well-being and performance.


• Discover a range of practical strategies to manage pressures and prevent stress from becoming overwhelming.

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for all employees looking to better manage stress.

Description

Welcome to the Dealing with Stress course, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of stress and offer practical strategies for managing it. Written and presented by Dr. Neil Thompson, this course addresses the complexities of stress and its effects, helping you navigate its challenges effectively. The course is equivalent to a full day of continuous professional development and is ideal for both staff and managers in various organizational settings.

In this course, Dr. Thompson offers two video presentations: one focusing on understanding stress and the other on tackling the stress challenge. These videos provide valuable insights into how stress develops and the steps you can take to prevent it from becoming harmful.

This course is built to provide a solid foundation for all employees, helping them understand stress and how to keep pressures within manageable limits. If you are a manager, it is recommended that you take this course first before proceeding to the Managing Stress course, which is specifically designed to help managers handle their responsibilities regarding stress.

Unlike many other courses that provide oversimplified approaches, this course takes a deeper, more nuanced look at stress. Dr. Thompson provides the tools and knowledge you need to deal with stress confidently, promoting a constructive and balanced approach to managing pressures in the workplace.

Who This Course Is For:

• Anyone looking to manage stress and keep their pressures within healthy limits.


• Employees who want to understand stress and learn practical strategies to prevent harmful stress in their personal and professional lives.


• Individuals who want to help colleagues by fostering a stress-aware and supportive work environment.