Managing Stress Course

The Managing Stress – Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to develop a greater understanding of the nature, causes, symptoms and techniques for managing stress, at a personal and workplace level.

Stress is a biological term which refers to the consequences of the failure to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats, whether actual or imagined.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the nature of stress
2. Explore people’s responses to stress
3. Develop an understanding of common stress symptoms
4. Explore how people cope with stress
5. Demonstrate stress management techniques
6. Understand the role of relaxation
7. Describe the benefits of nutrition and diet
8. Understand the impact of self-esteem on stress

The home study courses are split into the following 9 Lessons:

Unit One – Understanding Stress

The following topics are covered:

• Defining stress
• The causes of stress in terms of three personality types
• The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour

Unit Two – The Stress Response

The following topics are covered:

• The concepts of stressor and stress response
• The concept of a holistic approach to a stress response
• The major components in the activation of the stress response

Unit Three – The Symptoms of Stress

The following topics are covered:

• The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress
• Stress indicator questionnaires
• The physical and emotional warning signs of stress

Unit Four – Understanding the Coping Process

The following topics are covered:

• Recognise coping responses to stress and Non-responding behaviours

Unit Five – Managing Stress – Skills & Techniques

The following topics are covered:

• A ten-point plan for dealing with stress

Unit Six – Relaxation & Stress

The following topics are covered:

• A range of relaxation and stress relief measures.

Unit Seven – Nutrition & its Role in Managing Stress

The following topics are covered:

• A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
• The links between nutrition and stress
• The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
• The role of sleep in reducing stress.

Unit Eight – Self-Contempt and Self-Esteem (Part 1)

The following topics are covered:

• The concept of self-esteem
• Self-esteem and personal analysis
• Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem.

Unit Nine – Self-Contempt and Self-Esteem (Part 2)

The following topics are covered:

• The importance of motivation in reducing stress
• The process of goal-setting
• Common effective time management techniques.

Course Duration:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The home study courses will take approximately 80 hours of study to complete.

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