Aims    return

To reduce stress among staff by helping them to identify changes necessary to restore balance in their lives; and to develop strategies for making these changes.

Content    return

There are three main elements to the course:

(i) Relaxation and reflection exercises to bring about calm and clarity creating the ideal atmosphere for:

(ii) Creatively engaging with: problem-solving on sources of stress in an enjoyable, stimulating sequence of clearly defined steps leading to:

(iii) Action Planning - the outcomes of the problem solving are specific tasks which will bring about the desired changes. These tasks may be related to work or personal issues.

Follow Up and Timings    return

We recommend one day followed by a further day or part day within two weeks. Alternatively: a series of five 2 hour sessions, usually over five weeks. Timings can be arranged to suit your working hours.

Follow-up sessions are recommended for these courses. Alternatively a system of contracts can be built in enabling participants to offer each other regular support.