Managing stress awareness

This two-hour course looks at the psychology behind the stress reaction, the internal and external conflicts that give rise to experiences of stress and its mental and physical manifestation.

Target group

This course is suitable for Managers, Supervisors, Team leaders, Heads of Departments and Head Teachers.

Outcomes of the course

The course will enable those in a management capacity to recognise situations that may give rise to stress in others, avoid stress creation, carry out risk assessment and make the necessary changes to prevent or minimise stress.

The study topics include

  • Definition of stress
  • Psychological processes and physical manifestation
  • Personal experience and how this is unique to the individual
  • Help and support available in stress management