Program Outline
About this Program
Stress can affect us physically, emotionally and mentally, impacting both wellbeing and workplace performance. This practical workshop helps participants better understand the causes and effects of stress, while recognising the difference between short-term productive stress and prolonged, harmful stress.
Participants explore practical techniques to manage stress more effectively, build resilience during challenging times and support overall wellbeing in both professional and personal settings.
Like all People Tank programs, the workshop is practical, interactive and designed for immediate workplace application, with opportunities for reflection, discussion and real-world learning throughout.
Program Topics
What is stress?
• Recognising stress and what happens to you when you are stressed
• The Science of Stress - Reactions in the brain and body.
Managing Our Stressors
• Getting on the front foot to alleviate our stress reaction
• Acceptance and the Circle of Influence model
• A Proactive mindset - Embracing eustress.
Work-Life Balance
• Prioritising what’s important
• Managing our energy and beating fatigue
• Developing positive routines and rituals.
Stress Busting Strategies
• Physical strategies - Physiological sigh, Breathing techniques, Progressive muscle relaxation
• Mental strategies - Mindfulness techniques.
Supporting Ourselves and Others Through Stress
• How to get help when you need support
• Checking in on our peers and recognising stress signs in others
• Encouraging others to seek help when needed.
Increasing Wellbeing
• The Science around Happiness
• Simple strategies to lift our mood.
Self-reflection and Action Plan
• Learning Transfer - implement and embed the learning.
Delivery Options
• This is a full-day course which can be tailored to a half-day workshop.
Audience
• Suitable for professionals, leaders and teams seeking practical, workplace-focused learning that builds capability, confidence and performance.
Key Outcomes
Participants will:
• Understand the impact of stress on the physical, psychological and emotional self
• Identify the causes and triggers of their individual stress
• Change unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Implement practical strategies to reduce the negative impacts of stress and anxiety
• Practice mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and build mental resilience
• Apply techniques to build greater resilience, both personally and professionally
• Understand how to get help for themselves and others when feeling overwhelmed
• Create a positive habits action plan to improve overall wellbeing.
Why Choose Us?
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