Navigating the Storm (Stress Management)

Course Overview:

This program presents a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to understanding and managing stress. This four-hour session is designed to guide participants through various dimensions of stress management, starting with an introduction to the concept of stress. It aims to demystify the often complex and misunderstood nature of stress, setting a foundation for deeper exploration.
As the program unfolds, it delves into the process of unpacking stress, helping participants to dissect and understand the various elements that contribute to their stress. This segment is crucial as it lays the groundwork for developing effective coping strategies. Following this, the program shifts its focus to building resilience. Here, participants are introduced to techniques and mindsets that strengthen their ability to withstand and recover from stressful situations.

Course Objectives:

• Establish a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• Encourage participants to feel comfortable and open to the workshop experience.
• Introduce the concept of resilience as the ability to withstand and rebound from challenges.
• Foster self-awareness by helping participants identify and visually represent their stressors.
• Encourage a creative and reflective approach to understanding individual stress experiences.
• Facilitate a collaborative environment for sharing common stressors and exploring potential coping strategies.
• Emphasize the ongoing journey of stress management.

Who Should Attend?

Suitable for individuals looking to understand and manage stress in both personal and professional contexts.

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Content:

MODULE 1: Unpacking Stress

• Exploring the complex nature of stress.

MODULE 2: Building Resilience

• Using the metaphor of an oak tree to discuss resilience.

MODULE 3: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

• Including guided visualization and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

MODULE 4: Strategies for Work-Life Integration

• Discussing the balance between professional and personal commitments.

MODULE 5: Creating a Personal Stress Map

• An interactive exercise for participants to identify and represent their stressors visually.

MODULE 6: Small Group Sharing

• Discussing common stressors and coping strategies.