In this course, we will continue looking into Mental Resilience, following on from our first course. This course is designed to be completed following 'Part 1: Mental Resilience', but can also be done as a standalone course. In this course, we'll focus on healthy ways to manage and cope with stress & anxiety. Where possible, we'll also look at ways to reduce or eliminate sources of stress & anxiety in our lives.In this course, we will cover:What is stress & anxiety - we'll look at what stress and anxiety means to us, as this can be different for every person.The causes of stress & anxiety - we'll look at the most common triggers and reasons for becoming stressed and anxious.How to identify the signs & symptoms - we'll look at how to see these signs in ourselves and others.How stress affects us personally - we'll look at the ways that stress affects us, which we may or may not have been aware of previously.Healthy & unhealthy coping mechanisms - we'll look at how we cope with stress, and how we can do so more positively going forward.How to manage stress & anxiety - we'll look at ways to manage these feelings in a way that's right for us.How to help others who are stressed or anxious - we'll look at the best ways to help others who seem stressed and anxious.Signposting/ where to find help - we'll look at some useful resources for further information and signposting.
What you'll learn
understand the definitions of stress and anxiety
identify common causes and triggers of stress and anxiety
recognize signs and symptoms in oneself and others
explore healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress
learn how to support others who are experiencing stress or anxiety
find resources for further assistance and information
Course objectives
to enhance personal understanding of stress and anxiety
to improve coping strategies for managing stress
to equip participants with the knowledge to help others