DERMEN ERASMUS TRAINING COURSES
# STRESS MANAGEMENT
Course Content:
The goal of stress management education is not to shelter educators from stressful situations, but to help them develop the ability to respond to stressful events in a positive, constructive way. Confrontation with stressful situations needs to be encouraged rather than avoided. Through the implementation of a comprehensive stress management education program (life skills approach) it is hoped that individuals will be more adept at coping and handling stressful life events, throughout the life span, due to practice and positive reinforcement of earlier, analogous stress related responses. Our Stress Management Training gives professionals the best tools to control reflex triggers and emotions. They learn how to deactivate stressors occurring in classrooms and built coping resources to solve tough challenges, useful both in professional and personal daily life. The focus will be given to art theraphy, self expression and drama exercises that help overcoming stressful situations.
Objectives:
- To raise awareness of the impact of stress on physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
- To educate participants about the different types of stress and their potential sources, empowering them to recognize and manage stress triggers effectively.
- To explore the physiological responses to stress, promoting an understanding of the body-mind connection.
- To provide practical stress reduction techniques, including relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.
- To offer strategies for time management and organization, enabling participants to better handle life’s demands and reduce stress.
- To foster emotional intelligence, allowing participants to recognize and manage emotions in stressful situations.
- To address stress-related issues such as burnout, anxiety, and depression, and provide tools for seeking appropriate support.
- To promote healthy lifestyle habits, including regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep, as essential components of stress management.
- To explore the benefits of positive thinking and optimism in building resilience and coping with stress.
- To provide insights into work-related stress and offer strategies for creating a healthy work-life balance.
- To empower participants to set boundaries and assertively communicate their needs, reducing stress related to interpersonal relationships.
- To encourage self-care practices and the importance of engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation.
- To provide guidance on handling unexpected or challenging life events and building adaptive coping skills.
- To explore the role of social support and community connections in managing stress.
- To encourage participants to develop personalized stress management plans, incorporating a variety of techniques that suit their individual needs and preferences.