Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and to minimize the negative stress. Participants will be shown how stress can be positive and negative, and we’ll look at the Triple A approach that will form the basis of this course. The Stress Management course will give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system. They will also understand what lifestyle elements they can change to reduce stress. Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology. Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Understanding Stress What is Stress? What is Eustress? Understanding the Triple A Approach Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle Eating Properly Exercising Regularly Sleeping Well Module Four: Altering the Situation The First A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Module Five: Avoiding the Situation The Second A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Module Six: Accepting the Situation The Third A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress Planning Meals Organizing Chores Using a To-Do List Review Questions Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques Finding a Sanctuary Using Music Seeing the Humor Review Questions Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques Soothing Stretches Deep Breathing Tensing and Relaxing Meditation Review Questions Module Ten: Coping with Major Events Establishing a Support System Creating a Plan Knowing When to Seek Help Module Five: Review Questions Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You Creating a Stress Log Week One: Recording Events Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan Week Three: Creating New Habits Reviewing and Evaluating Review Questions
