Stress coaching
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This two-day course includes the theory of stress and its management. The course takes a multimodal cognitive-behavioural approach to stress management and is based on current research and practice. Some of the topics included are individual and organisational symptoms of stress, thinking errors and thinking skills, stress mapping, stability zones, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, pressure and stress, lifestyle management, physical outlets, management of the personal work environment, Type A behaviour, locus of control, time management, coping strategies at work and home. The application of theory to practice in different settings, e.g. coaching, counselling, health education, individual and group training, and management will be covered. A book, manual, handouts and biodots are provided. A number of questionnaires will need completing at the end of the first day of the course.
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OBJECTIVES
• define stress and understand how it differs from pressure
• have a working understanding of modern models of stress including the multimodal-transactional model, the cognitive ABCDE model and an organisational model
• understand the psychophysiology of stress
• identify the main physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress in self and others
• examine primary, secondary and tertiary stress management interventions at the individual and organisational levels
• recognise thinking errors and performance interfering thoughts and develop coaching, training or counselling thinking skills to help individuals modify these beliefs
• develop a range of strategies and techniques to tackle stress, including Type A modification, relaxation skills, lifestyle management, biofeedback, stress mapping
• understand Type A behaviour and Locus of Control constructs
• recognise the organisational symptoms of stress and identify what strategies can be undertaken to prevent and manage stress at work
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Stress management coaching can be similar. Not every tool or technique will work perfectly for every client.
That’s why it’s essential to listen, adapt, and tailor your coaching strategies based on their feedback. Like a master chef tweaking a recipe, be ready to adjust your coaching approach. Perhaps one client needs more focus on mindfulness techniques, while another might benefit from setting better boundaries at work.
Encourage open, honest communication, and let your clients know that it’s okay to change course. Flexibility is the key to success in stress management coaching.
By staying open to feedback and adjusting your strategies, you’ll be able to provide the most effective support for each unique individual, helping them cook up the perfect recipe for stress management success!
