Managing Stress In The Workplace | KWETB Training Services

Understanding Stress In The Workplace

This course aim to develop knowledge and understanding of managing stress in self and others as required by a practising or potential first line manager.

Overview

Duration

Typically 4 to 10+ hours of Online or Classroom Based Training.

The module delivery is tailored to suit the companies needs.

Location

Online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom

location of participating company's

choosing.

Prior Knowledge

While no prior knowledge is required, the course is aimed at those who are currently working and who are managers or aspiring managers.

Certification

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Certificate

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled, but if you are interested in undertaking this course, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss your needs. Please note this course is only for those currently in employment.

Institute of Leadership & Management

Managers

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Module Content

Know how to manage stress in the workplace

Examine the causes and impact of stress in the organisation
Describe the symptoms of stress in self and others
Explain a practical stress management technique

Understand how to support individuals in the team and minimise stress in others

Describe management responsibilities and actions in relation to work-related stress in the team
Explain how and when to provide advice, mentoring or counselling to support individuals in the workplace

Indicative Content

Part 1:

Causes and impacts of stress at work
Symptoms of stress in self and in others
Implications of stress for workplace and non-work activities/relationships
Implications and effects of stress for individuals and organisations
Management responsibilities in relation to work-related stress
Simple practical stress management techniques
Sources of available support for stress sufferers
Action planning and review techniques

Part 2:

Definitions of counselling, advising and mentoring and when to use each of them to support individuals
Principles of counselling
Mentoring, and the mentoring cycle
Range of available counselling and support mechanisms
Implications of confidentiality

Suite of ILM Programmes on offer by KWETB

Companies That Have Benefited From Training