Certificate in Stress Management

Stress is examined from psychological, social and occupational perspectives. Effective strategies and exercises are presented which can be adapted to meet a wide range of needs.

This makes the course particularly suitable for counsellors or trainees who are encountering the effects of client stress in counselling sessions.

The course will:

1. Define Stress, its causes and effects

2. Explain methods of identifying stressors

3. Identify ways of managing and reducing pressure and stress- avoiding burnout

4. Demonstrate how Stress Management can enhance counselling practice

5. Give an insight into modern approaches to Stress Management

Course Contents

• Introduction to Stress
• Decisional Stress and Burnout
• Recognising Stress
• Stress and Personality
• Life Stages and Personal Stressors
• Family Stressors
• Conflict and Conflict Management
• Stress and the Workplace
• Counselling and Relaxation
• Time Management

Course Resources:

An additional textbook, an audio cassette: Relaxation; and a VHS video; What You Really Need To Know About Stress

Students are required to successfully complete 5 Tutor marked assignments.