Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- Exploring the two types of stress: distress (harmful stress causing negative feelings and illness) and eustress (beneficial stress fostering positive feelings and motivation).
- Discussing the specific stressors faced by participants.
- Examining the differences between burnout and stress, noting that burnout is more permanent and pervasive.
Impacts of Stress
- Analyzing the chemicals involved in the stress response and their natural peaks throughout the day.
- Understanding how these chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, promote short-term thinking (which hinders problem-solving in stressful situations), and inhibit the parasympathetic system (essential for health functions like digestion and memory storage).
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Reviewing the documented benefits of mindfulness (awareness of feelings, thoughts, and attention), physical exercise, morning routines, meditation, belief remapping, and energy techniques (such as tapping or visualizing emotion release).
- Developing a feasible morning routine that can be expanded upon and serves as an 'emergency' strategy for moments of overwhelm, panic, or intense stress.
Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflecting on personal goals for the session, as established at the beginning of the course.
- Receiving guidance on one to three actionable steps to implement upon returning to work, along with strategies to stay on track if you lose focus.
Requirements
- An openness to sharing personal feelings within a group setting.
Target Audience
- Professionals working in dynamic, fast-moving environments characterized by competing priorities, ambiguous goals, and shifting targets.
- Individuals who frequently experience symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, impostor 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.