Stress Management
Training description
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define stress, including its positive and negative aspects
- Identify different sources of stress in their lives
- Identify at least 3 ways to reduce stress within the work environment
- Identify at least 3 techniques to improve stress management and/or self-care
Timeframe
Approximately 6 to 8 hours
Training Approaches
- Participatory
- Psycho educational
Methodologies
- Group discussion and brainstorming
- Self-assessment exercises
- Experimental learning
- Personal goal setting
Preparation and supplies required
- Copies of exercise
Training Outline
Session 1
Introduction
- Welcome, introduction, review of objectives
- Expectations from participants
What is Stress & Exploring our Sources of Stress?
- Definitions of stress
- Discussion of work-related stress
- Discussion of stress (mind, behavior, body, spiritual, workplace)
- Introductory discussion on positive responses to workplace stress
- Participant activity on positive/negative responses to stress- Execise-1
Session 2
Session 3
Symptoms of Stress?
- Discussion on different types of stressors
- Eustress vs. distress
- Participant activity on symptoms of stress- Exercise-2
Stress Management Strategies
- Introduction to stress management, learning new skills
- Basic stress management techniques
- Review of Stress Management Tips (Recognition, Self-Care)
- Discussion/reactions to self-care ideas
- Participant activity-Exercise-3
Session 4
Session 5
Stress Reduction/Relaxation – Practical Exercises
- Deep Breathing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Visualization/Imagery
- Brief reflection on exercises
- Participant activity on identifying thoughts-Exercise-4
Wellness Plan (Personal Goal Setting)
- Individual exercise – “Self-Care Prescription”
- Brief discussion regarding personal goal setting
- Participant Activity on Personal Network Profile
Session 6
Session 7
Wrap up / Closing
- Recap, summary of learning from the day
- Revisiting participants’ training expectations
- Word of thanks, encouragement for self-care and stress management efforts