The following is a sample structure of our introductory workshop to promote wellbeing in the workplace.   Other workshops include subjects such as Positive Attitudes, Breathing & Relaxation Techniques, Non-smoking Groups, Effective Communication, Personal Organisation and Building Confidence or can be tailormade to suit individual needs.

Introduction:

Annie Lawler, owner and director of Breathing Space for Business, gives a practical and entertaining introduction to stress and the benefits of making positive changes to get more out of life in every respect. 

Who should attend?

Companies who wish to conform with HSE Guidelines on Stress, who are committed to best practice in employee relations resulting in improved staff retention, reduced absenteeism and improved performance & motivation. Also Managers and Supervisors who are expected to identify signs of undue stress in their teams before symptoms escalate and who wish to share responsibility for wellbeing with their employees.

Delegates will learn:

A definition of stress and its physical and mental effects
The difference between pressure and undue stress
How stress works for different people
How change affects us
Managing change and your health
What can happen if stress is not managed properly & how to recognise the early symptoms
An overview of effective, proven techniques and therapies to help manage change constructively 
Making changes to take control of your life and enjoy it more!

SUBJECTS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:

The importance of developing & maintaining a positive mental attitude in all situations

Looking after ‘Number 1'
The role of effective communication in healthy relationships
Time management, setting priorities and managing expectations
Getting the balance right
Discussion on eating to maintain healthy stress levels.
Simple guidelines on simple, daily exercises that everyone can fit into their schedule
Learning to sit properly to avoid RSI
The importance of breathing to help overcome anxiety and nerves
Demonstration and practice of relaxation techniques for everyday use
Massage and other therapies as stress relievers
The importance of quiet time/meditation for health and clarity of mind.
Why taking frequent breaks is essential for optimising performance
If you can’t change the situation, change the perspective
The ‘One day a week’ rule

What benefit will there be from attending?

Every delegate will come out of this seminar having learned something about how to manage change and stressors more effectively and how they can continue their own personal development by incorporating some of what they have learned into their daily routine.

Companies benefit from the knowledge that they are contributing towards HSE compliance on Stress, leaving them less exposed at tribunals, whilst also improving staff retention, attendance and performance.   DTi’s recent research has shown that those who are healthy at work improve performance by 34%.

They have the added benefit of knowing that those who are responsible for identifying signs of undue stress in their organisation have had the necessary training to allow them to do that, thus lessening the risk of advanced cases of stress effecting the business adversely. 

Finally, they share the responsibility of individual wellbeing within their organisation with their employees, who are advised during the seminar to accept responsibility for their own wellbeing.

This seminar introduces the subject of stress, leaving the way open for more in-depth training on individual topics and one-to-one mentoring or counselling at a later stage. Delegate numbers are normally restricted to 10 per seminar so that each individual has personal attention.

Fees include:

A pre-seminar lifestyle survey amongst all delegates, which is analysed prior to the seminar to ensure as relevant content as possible.
Tuition and presentation materials
Delegate handbook
Post-seminar report, analysis and recommendations

Contact Annie Lawler today.