Course Content
The course will:
- 1. Define Stress, its causes and effects
- 2. Explain methods of identifying stressors
- 3. Identify ways of managing and reducing pressure and stress- avoiding burnout
- 4. Demonstrate how Stress Management can enhance counselling practice
- 5. Give an insight into modern approaches to Stress Management
Course Contents
- Introduction to Stress
- Decisional Stress and Burnout
- Recognising Stress
- Stress and Personality
- Life Stages and Personal Stressors
- Family Stressors
- Conflict and Conflict Management
- Stress and the Workplace
- Counselling and Relaxation
- Time Management
Students are required to successfully complete 5 Tutor marked assignments.
Materials supplied with the course
A comprehensive folder of course notes will support the certificate.
Linkages to other courses
This would be a useful addition to any of our other general counselling certificate or diploma courses
Linkages to other courses
For those who wish to advance their knowledge and practice further they maqy wish to consider Course 4000 Diploma in Counselling or the academically accredited modules which make up Course 5000N Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling
Accredited or CPD
This course is not academically accredited but on completion students will be awarded a Cerificate in Stress Management and a Certificate for Continued Professional Development.
If you are 16 or over and living in Scotland, you may be able to get £200 towards the cost of learning with a learner account from ILA Scotland. If you need any further information just call an ILA helpline adviser on 0808 100 1090. Or click onto www.ilascotland.org.uk