Course Description

Workplace stress can significantly influence employee wellbeing, productivity, decision-making, and organisational performance. Developing awareness of stress, mental health, and resilience enables employees to better manage workplace challenges and contribute to a healthier work environment. This programme provides participants with practical knowledge and techniques to understand stress, build coping strategies, promote wellbeing, and develop resilience.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

• • understand the nature of stress and its impact on mental health and workplace performance.
• • recognise common sources, triggers, and effects of stress.
• • develop effective coping mechanisms and stress management techniques.
• • understand the relationship between psychology, wellbeing, and workplace behaviour.
• • identify signs and symptoms of mental unease and workplace stress.
• • understand the importance of resilience and work-life balance.
• • promote positive wellbeing practices within the workplace.
• • explore available approaches and support mechanisms for managing stress and mental health challenges.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• • explain the causes and effects of stress on individuals and organisations.
• • identify personal stress triggers and appropriate coping strategies.
• • apply practical techniques to manage stressful situations.
• • recognise early signs of stress and mental unease at work.
• • understand the role of resilience in overcoming workplace challenges.
• • promote healthier approaches to managing work demands.
• • develop personal wellbeing improvement strategies.

Topics covered:

• • Understanding Stress and Mental Health
• • Psychology, Stress and Resilience
• • Identifying and Managing Stress Triggers
• • Stress Management Techniques and Wellbeing Strategies
• • Supporting Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace