AIMED AT
- Anyone who feels increasingly stressed or tense and wants to understand more about their stress triggers and coping mechanisms
- Employers, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for other individuals
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
- Self-awareness
- Personal development
- Emotional balance
- Coping strategies
- Relaxation techniques
- Stress risk assessment
About this Course
In this course, you will learn about common stressors and the mental and physical impact stress can have on an individual. You will learn strategies to manage work-related stress using relaxation techniques. The course also covers the importance of personal resilience and how it can help you to cope with stress.
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. It is a natural reaction to challenging situations. While short periods of stress can enhance performance, longer spans result in anxiety and depression.
This course can be utilised as part of a company’s health and wellbeing programme. Individuals can use this course to understand their stress triggers and learn to deal with them effectively.
Did you know: Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat.
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Learn how to effectively deal with conflict situations, reducing the risk of damage to internal and external relationships and reputation
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Instant PDF Certificate of Completion on successful completion of the online training course
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Perfect as part of an employee induction plan
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After successfully completing the course you will receive an e-certificate that you can download onto your device.
Areas Covered
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Defining Stress
Learn the definition of stress as given by the Health and Safety Executive.
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Signs and Indicators
Learn to differentiate and read the psychological, physical and behavioural signs of stress.
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The Causes of Stress at Work
Learn the common causes of stress at work.
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Effects of Stress on Job Performance
Learn about the effects of stress on an individual’s job performance.
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Strategies for Managing Stress
Learn strategies and lifestyle changes for managing workplace stress.
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Stress Reduction
Learn why it is important to reduce stress and what is the responsibility of the organisation and that of the individual in this regard.
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Stress and the Law
Learn what the law has to say about the responsibilities of an employer in managing the stress levels of their employees.
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Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Learn the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) and what must an employer do to fulfil them.
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The HSE’s Management Standards
Learn the HSE’s Management Standards for stress at work and how to use these for risk assessment.