Course objectives
- To define stress and pressure.
- To understand what stress is and what it isn’t.
- To identify with improving personal happiness and wellbeing and the work-life balance.
- To identify pressure, points, sources of stress at work and at home, and the first signs of distress in self and others.
- To explore the effects of stress, pressure, and poor overall health.
- To investigate self-harm, the reasons for and the appropriate responses.
- To identify personal and organisational support factors.
- To apply a range of coping strategies and mechanisms in practical examples.
- To utilise the tools and techniques to manage stress and build resilience through an effective Excellence Portfolio.
Course content
This course comprises four modules based on RISE; namely, Recognise, Identify, Support, and Empower. Each module includes ten lessons with an opening objective-setting introduction. It can be delivered through online LMS, Teams or classroom.
Module 1) Recognise
| Serial | Subject |
| 0 | Course structure, administration, objectives and expectations |
| 1 | Defining stress and pressure |
| 2 | The human factor curve |
| 3 | The signs of stress |
| 4 | Stressors in life and work |
| 5 | Stress analysis and personal assessment |
| 6 | Human capability – the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions |
| 7 | Living the dream |
| 8 | Work-life balance |
| 9 | Emotional intelligence |
| 10 | Managing expectations |
Module 2) Identify
| Serial | Subject |
| 0 | Course structure, administration, objectives and expectations |
| 1 | Pressure points |
| 2 | Signs of stress and distress |
| 3 | Self-harm |
| 4 | Breaking the cycle and the slippery slope |
| 5 | Stress Management worksheet |
| 6 | Problem-solving skills |
| 7 | Decision-making skills |
| 8 | Critical-thinking skills |
| 9 | Moving mountains |
| 10 | Monkeys, elephants and anchors |
Module 3) Support
| Serial | Subject |
| 0 | Course structure, administration, objectives and expectations |
| 1 | Personal resources |
| 2 | Team resources |
| 3 | Organisational resources |
| 4 | Other resources |
| 5 | Stress diary |
| 6 | Diet, exercise and relaxation |
| 7 | Thankfulness, gratitude, forgiveness and acceptance |
| 8 | Simple coping mechanisms, including a downloadable 5-min breathing exercise |
| 9 | Building resilience |
| 10 | More than flight, fight or freeze |
Module 4) Empower
| Serial | Subject |
| 0 | Course structure, administration, objectives and expectations |
| 1 | Mindfulness |
| 2 | Happiness |
| 3 | Empathy |
| 4 | Influence and persuasion |
| 5 | Authentic leadership |
| 6 | Building SMARTER teams |
| 7 | Seeker, Keeper, Joiner or Driver |
| 8 | The healthy culture |
| 9 | The Excellence Portfolio |
| 10 | Moving forward |
Course Director Kevin Hart BA (Hons) MA SHRM MCIPD, IiE MD and Programme Director is specialist in People Services. Kevin’s vast experience is in delivering Strategic Human Resource Management in civilian and military appointments to fully unlock potential and improve the human capability of the whole person: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. His extensive experience, and people-centred manner ensures you will gain a wealth of knowledge. Kevin is SMART Train the Trainer qualified. Your certificate will be issued by Investors in Excellence Training Limited.