Stress Awareness

What is Stress?

The fight, flight or freeze response is embedded into human nature and we, as human beings, experience physical changes in our bodies, which fade after the threat or the perceived threat has passed. Stress is not a mental health issue, however, the ongoing and enduring impact of it, can lead to conditions such as anxiety and depression. Stress occurs when your body stays in a state of high alert, due to situations or events that you are currently experiencing in your life.

What do the terms Emotional Health and Wellbeing mean?

Definitions include “a state of emotional and mental good health and wellbeing” and “the ability to remain emotionally and mentally well in and after stressful and adverse situations. Stress and adversity can come in the shape of family or relationship problems, health problems, or workplace and financial worries”.

OBJECTIVE

An awareness and engagement course that aims to empower delegates to increase understanding and promote awareness of Stress and its link to Emotional Health and Wellbeing.

INTERACTION AND ACTIVITIES

5 interactive exercises (video clips, group discussions and the Stress and Wellbeing Quiz) 2 group activities (Starting Wellbeing Conversations and Accessing Help)
Self-built Stress and Wellbeing Plan and Homework

OUTCOMES

After attending this course, delegates will be able to:

1. Appreciate the prevalence of Stress in today’s society and feel empowered to help promote awareness within their families, schools, workplaces and communities
2. Recognise some of the common signs and symptoms of Stress and Emotional Health concerns and how these Uncertain Times (COVID 19) may have a further impact
3. Understand what help and resources are available, how they can help others and what organisations and employers can do support

ALL TRAINING MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED ONLINE BEFOREHAND