STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
BACKGROUND
Most jobs involve some degree of stress, and this can affect people at all levels within an organization, including frontline employees, managers and senior leaders. Some stress is reasonable, but it becomes an issue when it is excessive and ongoing. There are some strategies everyone can adopt to manage and reduce their own stress levels, as well as find a positive work-life balance.
FOR WHO?
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For employees to raise employee awareness of their personal stress levels and to help manage stress more effectively.
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For team leaders, supervisors and line managers who wish to reduce and manage work-related stress.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Costs and benefits of reducing work-related stress.
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What is stress/stressors and controls.
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress.
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Stress management toolkit.
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Stress Management in the workplace
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The legal case for dealing with work-related stress.
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The HSE Management Standards Approach.
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Skills of an effective Stress Manager.
OBJECTIVES
The course will enable participants to consider the management of workplace stress at an individual and organizational level, and will help participants develop and implement effective strategies to prevent and manage stress at work.
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There will be lots of opportunities to relate the content to the participants’ own work environment, and to consider a range of practical stress management techniques that can help team members whilst executing management health and safety responsibilities.
ON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
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Master three "A's" of a stressful situation: Alter, Avoid and Accept
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Learn what lifestyle elements can be changed to reduce stress
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Use routines to reduce stress
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Learn environmental & physical relaxation techniques
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Learn how to cope with major events
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How implementing routines can reduce or remove stress
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How to establish a support system?
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Learn how to use a stress log to identify stressors & create a plan to reduce or eliminate them
TRAINING METHOD
Personal and group learning activities which include video presentations and role plays.