Dealing with Stress and Pressure at Work, Thales Training Consultancy

DEALING WITH STRESS AND PRESSURE AT WORK

Duration:

1 day

Price:

£395.00

Locations Available:

Crawley
21 Aug 08
08 Dec 08

Suitable For

This workshop has been designed for those interested in understanding the causes of stress in themselves and colleagues and learning more about how to deal with stressful situations. Time will be spent on the workshop discussing strategies for dealing with stress.

The programme considers the issues raised by managing both personal stress and team members who are suffering from work-related stress.

Related Courses in our range include:

Managing Stress at Work
Time Management
Assertiveness

Objectives

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:·

Define Stress·
Identify the positive and negative aspects of stress for the individual and the organisation·
Identify the causes of stress ·
Recognise the symptoms of stress·
Choose from a range of strategies to establish effective ways of stress·
Develop personal action plan for improved stress management

Course content

What is Stress?·

Definitions of stress·
Different levels of stress. ·
The effects of stress on the organisation, the individual and the team member – positive and negatives·
How personal make-up affects how we deal with stress

Common Stressors·

Types of issues within your organisation which may cause stress·
Home related issues which may cause stress·
Personality factors and their impact on stress·
Environmental factors at home and work and their impact·
Dealing with changes at work and home

The Physical Process·

Typical symptoms of stress in yourself and others·
Behaviours demonstrated by individuals suffering from stress

Strategies for Dealing with Stress·

Managing work/life balance·
Establishing your own personal priorities·
Managing time effectively to reduce stressful situations·
How assertiveness allows people to build their confidence when dealing with stressful situations·
Dealing with your unrealistic beliefs·
Using your organisation’s stress support solutions·
Using self-talk, relaxation and exercise to deal with stress

Action Planning·

Action planning for improved stress management