There will always be stress in life, and what we have to look at, is our reaction to it rather than trying to make the stress go away. When used well, stress actually improves our responses, and in some people, their performance over the short term, actually improves. However, prolonged or cyclical stress is never useful. There is no way to stress-proof ourselves completely, but we can identify stressors, modify our reactions by taking action, and limit the damage that we do ourselves. We want to be able to build our resistance to the harmful effects of stress. “Stress is not what happens to us, but what we do with what happens to us. This is the essence of The Stress Protection Plan”.

Benefits of attending

• Understand - the personal effects of stress
• Identify - their stressors in personal and professional life
• Build - defenses against stress
• Handle - stressors when they occur
• Alter - the manageable elements of their lifestyle.
• Use - the “Stress Protection Plan” as a way of life

Program Contents

• Recognizing the Symptoms of Stress- recognizing stress, testing for the types of stress
• Building a stress profile for each individual
• The Three Step Approach
• The Stress Protection Plan
• Reprogramming the mind
• Behavioral Techniques
• Managing the Professional Environment - Perceptions of time, using assertiveness, handling stressful people and situations etc.
• Handling the Personal Environment- Sleeping disorders, exercise and relaxation, nutrition and diet, etc.
• New Techniques- Autogenic training, guided imagery, Tai chi, Massage, Aromatherapy
• Personal Action Plan- Changes in habits, Personal Goals and Lifestyle Reassessment

Program Duration- Two days

Who should attend- Senior and middle level executives

Methodology- Behavior modeling and guided feedback supports the experiential method used in the program. The Carkcuff Model is used to help participants find personalized solutions.
Participants test themselves to determine their individual responses to stress, levels already in their system and areas that need attention. They experience a range of processes designed to make them aware of their thresholds and to take action. These processes include- introspection and self evaluation, demonstrations and simulations, exercises, games, videotape recording, discussions, group interaction and overnight assignments