Stress management and health awareness training

Objectives

	For the participants to be able to have a good understanding of stress, its nature, causes, effects and its impact on different people.
	For the participants to be able to use effective stress management tools & techniques, to enable them to recognise and deal with stress more positively, improving effectiveness and wellbeing.

 

Example of Content of In-House Course (1 day)
Stress theory & analysis:

	Definition of stress
	Recognising stress & its cause, at work & home
	Recognising the behavioural & physical symptoms of stress
	Understanding how stress affects individuals in different ways
	Self analysis of own stress levels, using questionnaires & other tools

Managing stress in the workplace:

	Health and safety legislation & HSE Management Standards
	The effect of stress in the workplace
	Managing organisational change effectively
	Learning techniques for effective time management
	Stress and behaviour patterns, assertive, aggressive, passive

Stress management training tools as solutions

	Stress proofing & burnout prevention, increasing stamina & overcoming fatigue
	The importance of diet & nutrition
	Simple rules for good health
	The effect physical exercise has on stress
	The power of positive over negative thinking
	Interactive relaxation exercises

Self development

Making a personal action plan for greater self control of stress

Why does your organisation need stress management training ?

The cost of stress to businesses is estimated by the health & safety executive to be £3.75 bn. annually in the UK. Besides helping to meet the current health & safety legislation, stress management training increases staff morale and productivity and reduces sickness absence.

Why choose this course?

Unlike many other stress management courses provided by generic training organisations, this course does not only cover the theory but is also very practical. Participants will learn tools for relaxing, that they will be able to truly use in their daily working and personal lives, with significant improvements in effectiveness, health and general wellbeing.

About the course tutor

Mark Collins has worked in social housing for 10 years in both front line and more senior positions, having experience of general needs and supported housing, how stressful this work can be and what you need to do to minimize the effects of this.

He has a Diploma in Organisational Stress Management and is a qualified trainer through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Mark has trained and taught martial arts for many years, before concentrating on his training in Tai Chi and Chi Kung, which he now teaches. He is also a Tui Na (chinese acupressure bodywork) therapist.

This combined personal experience puts Mark in a unique position to deliver a very informative, passionate, and possibly life changing course.

Total cost- £750.00 (for 8-10 people). Discount price of £499.00 (no vat) if booked by the end of May 2007. Includes quality handouts and stress goody bag.
To book this course or to discuss your requirements please phone Mark on 07981 805206 or e-mail info@balance-stress-management.co.uk

This is an example of a course layout, however these can be tailored to your own requirements. I can provide a one day training session which can provide many benefits, both for the participant and the organisation.

As a dedicated stress management trainer and NOT a generic trainer, I am also very keen to provide an ongoing service, to include :-

	A shorter refresher type course, to support staff to commit to make the desired changes to reduce stress and make themselves more effective,
	Free individual subscription to my on-line monthly newsletter, to contain news and helpful advice on stress,
	One to one training and support for individuals (e.g. those returning from long term stress-related sickness absence.
	Ongoing advice and support for those that have completed the training course by e-mail.

 

Have you also thought about Tai Chi/Chi Kung in the workplace, possibly as part of a special event, annual away day or conference or refresher course ?