Training

Programs on
Stress
Management
 • Presented by:
• Reena D’silva
• Megha rana
• Payal Veerwani
• Rachana menon
• Shweta Kanwinde
 What is Stress
 Stress is the "wear and tear" our
bodies experience as we adjust to
our continually changing
environment; it has physical and
emotional effects on us and can
create positive or negative feelings
 Types of Stress
 Emotional stress
 Physical stress
 What is job stress?

 Job stress can be defined as the

harmful physical and emotional
responses that occur when the
requirements of the job do not
match the capabilities, resources,
or needs of the worker. Job stress
can lead to poor health and even
injury.
What causes job stress
 The design of tasks
 Management style.
 Interpersonal relationships
 Work roles.
 Career concerns
 Environmental conditions
 Strategies for
preventing job stress
 Ensure that the workload is in line with
workers' capabilities and resources.
 Design jobs to provide meaning, stimulation,
and opportunities for workers to use their
skills.
 Clearly define workers' roles and
responsibilities.
 Give workers opportunities to participate in
decisions and actions affecting their jobs.
Contd..
 Provide opportunities for social
interaction among workers.
 Establish work schedules that are
compatible with demands and
responsibilities outside the the workplace
 Improve communications-reduce
uncertainty about career development
and future employment prospects.
• ABC Enterprizes
basically
conducts 3
types of
training
programs for
managing stress
 Objective
 This training is at the cutting edge of stress
reduction, offering a powerful blend of cognitive
training and clinically-proven relaxation
techniques to manage stress in the most
challenging circumstances.

 The principles and techniques participants learn

are essential for successful leadership, self-
mastery, focus, and ability to work effectively
with others.
Types of Training Programs
on Stress Management
 Stress management training for the
workplace
 Employee appreciation programs or
events
 Training that directly addresses conflict
resolution leadership, rapid change, and
customer service
Stress management training
for the workplace
1. Give your managers and employees
the benefit of an effective, top-
rated stress management program
with a national reputation for
excellence
2.Training that directly addresses
conflict resolution leadership, rapid
change, and customer service
3.A motivational speaker for the
training program
 TRAINING
BENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUAL
 Reduced stress
 Increased productivity
 Improved relationships both on and
off the job
 More value and balance every day
TRAINING
BENEFITS TO THE
ORGANIZATION
 Increased individual productivity and
responsibility
 Better teamwork and communication
 Improved morale
 Retention of valued employees
 Less absenteeism due to stress-related
disorders
·
 ABC’s Stress Management
Training Program

 The program length can be customized

to meet your needs. The most popular
and effective stress management
training program for the workplace is
basically four hours. Variations are
available from two to four hours,
including a two-hour follow-up one week
after the initial training.
 How stressed are you?
I handle changes with ease.
1. Some of the time - 5 Rarely - 10
2. Most of the time - 1
I take time for myself.
1. Most of the time - 1
2. Some of the time - 5
3. Rarely – 10
I have stress-related symptoms (i.e. - headache,
racing heart, cold hands or feet, inability to
concentrate).
1. Most of the time - 10
2. Some of the time - 5
3. Rarely - 1
 My family is very supportive.
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 10
My work is satisfying.
1. Most of the time - 1
2. Some of the time - 5
3. Rarely – 10

I have trouble sleeping.

• Most of the time - 10
• Some of the time - 5
• Rarely - 1
I feel good about myself.
• Most of the time - 1
• Some of the time - 5
• Rarely - 10
I'm a perfectionist
• Most of the time - 10
• Some of the time - 5
• Rarely - 1
I tend to look on the bright side of
life.
• Most of the time - 1
• Some of the time - 5
• Rarely - 10
 I'm able to talk about my feelings.
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 10
11. I get impatient and irritable with
other drivers.
– Most of the time - 10
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 1
12. I limit my intake of fat, cholesterol
and junk food.
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the
– Rarely - 10
13. I smoke.
– Yes - 10
– No - 1
 I engage in 30 minute (or longer) sessions
of moderate or rigorous exercise.
– At least four times per week - 1
– Three times per week - 5
– Less than three times per week - 10
I have conflicts with others.
– Most of the time - 10
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 1
I get sick, especially with colds.
– More than three times per year -10
– Between two and three times per year - 5
– Less than twice a year - 1
 I'm happy with my social
life.
– Most of the time – 1
• Some of the time - 5
• Rarely – 10
I'm happy with where I live.
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 10
I'm happy with my partner (or
with the fact that I don't
have a partner).
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely - 10
I'm a forgiving person.
– Most of the time - 1
– Some of the time - 5
– Rarely – 10

– I drink caffeinated coffee

and/or tea.
» Several times a day - 10
» Once a day - 5
» Rarely or never - 1

– I have a drink of alcohol (one

drink equals 1.5 oz. of spirits;
5 oz. of wine, or 12 oz. of
beer)
» Five or more times per day - 10
» Three to four times per day - 5
» Two times per day or less, rarely, or never - 1
–I feel overwhelmed by all
that I have to do.
» Most of the time - 10
» Some of the time - 5
» Rarely - 1

–I feel calm and relaxed.

» Most of the time - 1
» Some of the time - 5
» Rarely - 10

–I have several good

friends I can count on.
» Most of the time - 1
» Some of the time - 5
» Rarely - 10
 Personal stress scale
 25–50You are doing an excellent job
managing your stress. In general, you are
relaxed, happy and satisfied with your life.
Keep up the great work.

 51–85You are doing a very good job of

managing stress. You are positive about
your life and have a moderate level of
stress. There are a few areas where you
may wish to improve.
 86–100You are doing a good job of
managing your stress. You may have a few
stress symptoms, and some areas of
frustration. You could benefit from some
stress reduction interventions.

 101–150You are probably experiencing

some stress symptoms that could become a
threat to your body, mental health,
relationships and work. You need to make
some changes to reduce the amount of
stress in your life.
 151–200Your score indicates a high level
of stress - most likely chronic stress. A
score in this range represents
dissatisfaction with key areas of life which
could put you at a high risk of developing a
stress-related illness. You need to take
immediate action to reduce your stress

 .201–250You are burning out. A score in

this range is an indication of excessive and
very unhealthy levels of stress. Seek
immediate help.
Benefits of the Training Programs
 Participants will learn how to:
 Understand and communicate more
effectively with difficult co-workers.
 Manage challenging work situations with
greater calmness and clarity of mind.
 Dramatically reduce stress with
clinically-proven techniques that can be
done in a few moments. Contd….
 Achieve significant relief from
chronic pain and headaches.
 Enhance personal productivity. Focus
the mind where you want it to go, to
achieve results more quickly and
effectively.
 Conclusion
 Stress management programs have
become popular in the workplace over
the last two decades
 Not all are effective, but evaluation
research suggests that the ones that
have been well-designed and carefully
implemented not only in reduce employee
stress and improve health, but also
result in bottom-line benefits