MANAGING STRESS COURSE


Category: Social Care Courses

Course Format
Paper Based

Approximate Study Time
80 Hours (Self Study)
Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £100.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of
£50.00
Price: £250.00
VAT inclusive

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
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The Managing Stress - Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to develop a greater understanding of the nature, causes, symptoms and techniques for managing stress, at a personal and workplace level.
 
Stress is a biological term which refers to the consequences of the failure to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats, whether actual or imagined.
 
On successful completion of the course you will receive a recognised level 2 award (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2).

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the nature of stress
  • Explore people’s responses to stress
  • Develop an understanding of common stress symptoms
  • Explore how people cope with stress
  • Demonstrate stress management techniques
  • Understand the role of relaxation
  • Describe the benefits of nutrition and diet
  • Understand the impact of self-esteem on stress

The course is split into the following 9 Lessons:

  • Unit One – Understanding Stress

The following topics are covered: Defining stress, The causes of stress in terms of three personality types and The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour.

  • Unit Two - The Stress Response

The following topics are covered: The concepts of stressor and stress response, The concept of a holistic approach to a stress response and The major components in the activation of the stress response.

  • Unit Three - The Symptoms of Stress

The following topics are covered: The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress, Stress indicator questionnaires and The physical and emotional warning signs of stress.

  • Unit Four – Understanding the Coping Process

The following topics are covered: Recognise coping responses to stress and Non-responding behaviours.

  • Unit Five - Managing Stress – Skills & Techniques

The following topics are covered: A ten point plan for dealing with stress.

  • Unit Six – Relaxation & Stress

The following topics are covered: A range of relaxation and stress relief measures.

  • Unit Seven – Nutrition & its Role in Managing Stress

The following topics are covered: A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress, The links between nutrition and stress, The benefits of exercise in reducing stress and The role of sleep in reducing stress.

  • Unit Eight - Self-Contempt and Self-Esteem (Part 1)

The following topics are covered: The concept of self-esteem, Self-esteem and personal analysis and Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem.

  • Unit Nine – Self-Contempt and Self-Esteem (Part 2)
The following topics are covered: The importance of motivation in reducing stress, The process of goal-setting and Common effective time management techniques.

Course Duration:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 80 hours of study to complete.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Technical Support:

Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.
 
Qualification:
 
The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete. On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 Managing Stress Award.
 
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2.
NCFE

The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

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