Course Objectives 

By the end of the course, delegates will have:

• Recognise the symptoms associated with stress
• Understand the causes of work-related stress
• Identify personality types and how stress may affect them
• Understand the requirements of Section 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Ensure that their staff are aware of the resources available and how to source them
• Support individuals who return to work after a stress related illness within their personal levels of competency and know when to refer

Course Content

What is stress?
A definition of stress

The symptoms of stress
The three stages of stress

Causes of work-related stress
Potential causes of pressure in the workplace

Vulnerability to stress
Work attitude and behaviour
Personality Types A and B

The Health and Safety at Work Act
Understanding Section 2 (1) of the HSWA
Putting the act into practice

Coping with stress
The A-B-C’s of stress
Stress management strategies and targets
Stability zones and rituals
Lifestyle techniques to combat stress

Returning to Work
Supporting individuals after a stress related illness
Knowing your own levels of competency

Workshop review and personal management actions

Course Duration: 3 hour workshop

Delivery:  This course can be delivered at a venue to suit you, please contact us for pricing on 01284 763040