Coping With Stress

To avoid the peaks and valleys of productivity created by high stress levels, employees need to know how to respond to increasing demands in the workplace. Research shows that people who develop and use relationship coping resources manage their stress far more effectively than people who rely only on personal coping resources like diet and exercise. This program focuses on Problem Solving, Communication, Connection and Flexibility to manage stress effectively.

Our on-line instructor-led Coping with Stress program requires minimum time away from one’s office duties. The individualized Coping & Stress Profile® helps each participant create an Action Plan for improvement and the reinforcement module enhances ongoing behavior change.

Program Length: This is an on-line instructor-led program consisting of prework, and 2 on-line sessions scheduled at least 21 days apart

Major Topics:

• Identification of current stress levels and impact on satisfaction
• Identification of coping strengths and most critical development needs at work
• Negative effects of cumulative daily stress
• Common daily hassles
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Connection skills
• Flexibility skills
• Personal Action Plan

Benefits To The Organization:

• Encourage flexibility in times of change
• Increase productivity through better communication and problem solving skills
• Enhance employee morale and satisfaction
• Reduce loss of productivity due to stress overload and burnout

Benefits To The Individual:

• Examine current stress, coping resources and satisfaction levels in four life areas
• Develop effective coping skills to manage stress
• Build mutually supportive relationships
• Enhance productivity when working with others
• Enjoy a more effective approach to work and life

About the Coping & Stress Profile®

This program utilizes the Coping & Stress Profile® to identify current stress, coping resources and satisfaction. The coping resources measured include problem solving, communication, connection and flexibility.

Coping With Stress Program Process:

The program is structured as follows:

Prework: Coping & Stress Profile®

Completion of the Coping & Stress Profile®. This instrument helps participants identify their current stress levels and coping resources for problem solving, communication, connection and flexibility in four key life areas.

Session 1: Coping With StressTechniques

Time: 90 minutes

This session reviews key areas addressed in the profile. Techniques are provided for enhancing problem solving, communication, connection and flexibility. Each participant creates an Action Plan and is asked to report their progress during Session 2.

Session 2: Reinforcement Session, held at least 21 days after Session 1

Time: 60 minutes

This session is designed to serve as a reinforcement vehicle for the participants in the program. During this time, participants discuss the successes and challenges they experienced when implementing their Action Plan. Suggestions are provided for enhancing their skills and making an ongoing commitment to Coping with Stress.

Participant Comments

"Not having to leave my office was great and helped in relieving the stress of traveling to take the course!"

"It was really nice taking the course right from my computer, very informative. I liked the Stress Profile.”

"Very convenient taking the course online. Was surprised how interactive the session was."

"I have taken online courses before but this one was more interactive and got everyone involved. Great way to have training!"

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