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Tackling Stress in the Workplace for Managers

The work done by Samaritans in offering practical training and helping managers to work well with others is an important component for tackling work related stress."

Jane Willis
Health and Safety Executive

tackling stress in the workplaceAccording to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) stress, anxiety and depression are the leading causes of long term absence for non-manual workers and the current economic climate has exacerbated stress levels in the workplace.

Fantastic session; interesting and informative."

South East Coast
Ambulance Service

Tackling Stress in the Workplace for Managers is a practical approach to building emotionally healthy and productive teams. The course uses a series of fictional characters to enable participants to explore challenging situations at work, without having to disclose their own experiences.

The course has been designed to support the HSE’s Standards and Guidelines. The course relates specifically to the standards of:

  • The demands of the job
     
  • The support we receive from managers and colleagues
     
  • Our working relationships

 

The course has been designed for:

Managers of all levels

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Apply a practical model for considering the whole person at work
  • Recognise the danger of assumptions we may make about who needs our support in the organisation
  • Recognise physical, emotional and mental signs of stress
  • Communicate more effectively when handling challenging management situations
  • Apply your learning to reduce levels of stress and enhance the effectiveness of your team

 

I left feeling well prepared and more confident."

Portakabin Ltd

 

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WorkLife CD-Rom for Managers - Tackling Stress in the Workplace

 

Download the course directoryMeeting Your Needs

Our qualified training professionals are experienced in delivering training across all types of organisations and our courses, including our award winning multi-media training solutions, are designed to appeal to different learning styles and feature interactive exercises throughout.

Samaritans training courses are accredited by the Open College Network. Our trainers will agree a programme to ensure it meets your needs and the training will be delivered at your chosen place of work, saving you and your staff time and money.

Discounts are available for multiple bookings and charities are offered a reduced rate.

Contact Details

For more information simply email your enquiry to externaltraining@samaritans.org or call +44 (0)20 8394 8372 to discuss your requirements.