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STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress in the workplace is one of the most common areas
managers mention when asked about workplace problems. Stress
management refers to a system or method for coping with the
stressors that occur everyday in our lives.- both at home and in
the workplace. In order to manage stress, we must first identify
where the stress is coming from., either from internal, or
external sources. An assessment of stress will be performed
using health and wellness evaluation surveys. If internal
stress, issues regarding self worth, aiming to please others,
personal expectations and other factors will need to be
explored. If external, an assessment of the real or imagined
pressures that are being placed upon the person will be made.
Once the causes of stress are identified, appropriate
interventions can be developed and implemented. Personal
evaluations of values and attitudes regarding their job will be
explored as well as the real and imagined needs the individual
maintains and how these needs impact upon their self esteem, job
satisfaction and productivity. Personnel will be asked how they
would like to see things change and why those changes will not
only be beneficial to them but to the organization as a whole.
We will look at whether the concerns and needs are realistic or
exaggerated. Subsequently, we will develop a proposed plan of
implementation for real need changes that are determined to
serve value to both the individual and the organization as a
whole.
A general stress management workshop will teach your
personnel stress reduction skills such as progressive muscle
relaxation and methods for separating real from imagined
culprits causing stress. In particular, participants will learn
disallow irrational thoughts (i.e.., exaggerated beliefs) which
tend to occur when we are stressed out. Time management needs
will also be examined. People often do not organize their time
in the most efficient ways and thereby increase their stress. By
developing an appropriate time management program to help
individuals manage their time more effectively, they will reduce
stress. Personal physiological stress monitors and the use of a
rating scale to monitor subjective changes in stress will be
provided. These devices are invaluable in helping people
identify their initial stress levels and see improvements in
themselves. Follow-up sessions at regular intervals are
recommended and will assist employees in the ongoing management
of stress. |
