Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- There are two types of stress: distress (harmful stress causing negative feelings and dis-ease) and eustress (beneficial stress fostering positive feelings and motivation).
- Discussion on the specific stresses faced by participants.
- Exploration of burn-out and how it differs from stress (which tends to be more permanent and pervasive).
Impacts of Stress
- Discussion on the chemicals involved and natural energy peaks throughout the day.
- Understanding how various chemicals trigger fight or flight responses, promote short-term thinking (unhelpful for problem-solving in stressful situations), and keep the parasympathetic system (crucial for health, e.g. needed for digestion and memory storage) suppressed.
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Examining the well-documented benefits of mindfulness (awareness of feelings, thoughts, and attention), physical exercise, morning routines, meditation, belief remapping, and energy techniques (e.g., tapping or visualizing and shifting feelings).
- Developing a feasible morning routine plan, which can be expanded upon and serves as an ‘emergency’ go-to technique during instances of overwhelm, panic, or stress.
Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflection on personal objectives for the day (reviewed at the course's beginning).
- Self-advising on one to three key changes to implement to return to work focus, and strategies for getting back on track if forgotten.
Requirements
- Readiness to share feelings within a group setting.
Target Audience
- Individuals working in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where competing priorities, vague goals, and shifting targets are commonplace.
- Those who frequently experience any of the following: headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, overwhelm, and 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
1. Methodology 2. Its structure and usability 3. Real, practical examples and excercises