Stress Management

Qualification

Short Course: Stress Management

Provider

Quantum Education Group Ltd (8441)

Course Code

DPC15C – Plan Stress Management

Credits

Can be cross-credited towards the Certificate in Counselling Applications and/or Diploma of Professional Counselling as offered through The New Zealand Institute of Professional Counselling.

Duration

Suggested 75 hours (no limit)

Delivery

Distance learning course with email support

Cost

$595.00 (domestic students only international students please enquire)

“Stress is the body’s natural response to situations that are unfamiliar, or challenge or threaten us…and which we are not certain we can cope with effectively”
(Stress: Issues in Society, 2002, Vol 65)

Overview

In a world full of pressures and challenging situations, this Short Course in Stress Management is the perfect tool to aid those who wish to gain the skills to help themselves and others in need. Whether you want to provide much needed support for friends and family members, or simply develop these skills for self improvement, this course is for you. By learning about the symptoms of stress and its associated behaviours, you can begin to work through a management plan and provide the appropriate support for developing a balanced and stress free lifestyle. It is also a quality step towards further study in this field for those who wish to take their support to a higher level.

Course Content

Course content
· Understanding stress	Identifies the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural impact of stress, along with the different levels of stress from acute to chronic.
· A Cognitive approach to stress management	Challenging stressful thoughts, emotions and behaviours through problem solving and self talk.
· Encouraging a balanced lifestyle	Providing support in developing time management, relaxation strategies, health and exercise.
· Creating a stress management plan	The final stage of support is developing an appropriate stress management programme informed by a case study.

This short course is delivered by Quantum Education Group and endorsed by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Counselling (NZIPC).

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