Getting Started

Understanding Stress

Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

Altering the Situation

Avoiding the Situation

Accepting the Situation

Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Environmental Relaxation Techniques

Physical Relaxation Techniques

Coping with Major Events

Our Challenge to You

Wrapping Up

In this module, Stress Management, students will learn about Stress Management. Students will be given an understanding of stress. The module will provide a guide to creating a stress-reducing lifestyle. Students will learn about different methods to approaching a stressful situation. The module wraps up with coping and relaxation techniques.

Setting SMART Goals

Recognizing Symptoms in Others

Coping Strategies (I)

Coping Strategies (II)

Don't Avoid the Situation

Differences in Anxiety and Normal Nervousness

Physical Symptoms

Recognize the Positive Aspects of Anxiety

Common Anxiety Triggers

When to Seek Extra Help?

In this module, Managing Workplace Anxiety, students will learn about Managing Workplace Anxiety. Students will learn about common types of anxiety. The module will show how to recognize symptoms in others. Students will learn about various coping strategies. It will also clarify the difference between anxiety and normal nervousness.

What Is Emotional Intelligence?

Four Skills in Emotional Intelligence

Verbal Communication Skills

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Social Management and Responsibility

Making an Impact

Tools to Regulate Your Emotions

Gaining Control

Business Practices (I)

Business Practices (II)

In this module, Emotional Intelligence, students will learn about Emotional Intelligence. The module will cover skills in emotional intelligence. Students will learn both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Taking this course will provide you will tools to regulate your emotions and teach proper business practices

Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace - Assessment

Learn how to safely and effectively manage stress and anxiety in the workplace with this free online course.

Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace

This free online course "Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace" will teach you about stress and anxiety, the causes of them at work, how they effect employees, and how they can regulate and manage their emotions. With this course, you will learn to recognise the signs of excessive stress, and become capable of effectively dealing with it. Start this course today and learn how to manage stress and anxiety in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

What is Stress?

Sources of Stress

Types of Stress

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about stress and the history of stress. You will learn what stress is, what are common sources of stress, and the types of stress people experience. The module addresses why people respond differently during stressful situations. You will also learn how stress can be helpful to an individual. In this introduction you will also learn about acute stress and the effects of acute stress on the individual.

Personality Factors and Stress

Stress and the College Student

Learn here about the role of personality factors in stress. In this module, you will learn about the role of cultural and ethnic backgrounds in stress. This module will help you gain knowledge on how to bounce back from stress and explain the locus of control. You will also learn about how college can be stressful for students and how they can overcome this stress.

Stress and Nervous System

Hypthalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis

In this module, you will learn about how stress can have an impact on the nervous system. You will be introduced to how the brain functions and how the brain responds during a stressful situation. You will also gain knowledge on how the endocrine system is affected when you experience stress.

Health Risk Associated with Chronic Stress

Stress and Major Psychiatric Disorders

Effects of Stress on Immune System

In this module, you will learn stress and the psychiatric disorders such as OCD and depression which are associated with it. You will learn about ways to reduce stress. You will also gain knowledge on the effects of adrenal fatigue.

Diploma in Stress Management - First Assessment

Score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Understand Your Stress Level

Role of Personality Patterns, Self-Esteem, Locus of Control

In this module, you will learn about assessing stress levels and learn about 
stress mapping. You will learn how to improve your self-esteem and gain knowledge on different personality scales. In this module you will learn about your own personality type and learn how to assess your own locus of control.

Roles Of Thoughts, Beliefs And Emotions - Part I

Roles Of Thoughts, Beliefs And Emotions - Part II

Life Situation Intrapersonal (Assertiveness, Time Management)

In this module, you will learn about the relationship between your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions when experiencing stress. The difference between stress and anxiety will be discussed. In this module, you will learn about assertiveness and its role in managing anxious thoughts.

Developing Cognitive Coping Skills

Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation

Other Relaxation Techniques

In this module, you will learn how relaxation can help to reduce stress through different coping strategies. You will learn how imagery can be used in relaxation techniques as an effective way to reduce stress.

Exercise and Health

DIY Strategies In Stress Management

Learn about the link between exercise and stress and about the different exercises that can reduce stress, as well as the long-term effects of exercise. You will learn to identify stressors in your life by gaining DIY strategies for creating a stress program.

Diploma in Stress Management - Second Assessment

Diploma in Stress Management - Final Assessment

Gain a better understanding of the effects of stress and learn useful strategies and techniques for coping with it.

Diploma in Stress Management

This free online Stress Management course will teach you the principles associated with the assessment and reduction of stress. You will study the different types of stress, sources of stress, and personality factors associated with stress. You will also look into psychiatric disorders such as OCD and depression which are associated with it. More importantly, you will learn about ways to reduce and deal with stress.

Characteristics of Anxiety Disorders

Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia

Social Anxiety and Specific Phobias

Generalized Anxiety Disorder and PTSD

In this module, you will learn about anxiety and different types of anxiety disorders and attacks. You will also learn about the types of treatment for these different disorders. You will gain insight into the different causes of anxiety and stressors that may trigger anxiety attacks. You will also learn about specific phobias and PTSD.

Long-Term Causes

Short-Term Causes and Triggers

Thoughts, Personality and Lifestyle as Causes of Anxiety

In this module, you will learn about the main causes of different anxiety disorders. Also, you will discover genetic and environmental causes as well as stressors that might trigger anxiety disorders. You will gain insight into causes that are related to personal beliefs and lack of self-care.

Physical, Emotional, and Behavioral Recovery

Mental, Social, and Personal Recovery

Elements of Personal Recovery Plan

In this module, you will learn about different factors that need to be addressed in dealing with anxiety disorders. Also, you will learn different actions and interventions that can be taken to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. You will gain insight into the development of a recovery plan and its main characteristics.

Breathing Exercises and Muscle Relaxation

Visualization and Time Management

Physical Exercise

In this module, you will learn more about the importance of relaxation and exercise in managing anxiety and phobias. You will learn about different helpful relaxation techniques like breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and visualization. You will also gain insight into the benefits of exercise in managing anxiety disorders.

Facing Anxiety Attacks

Managing Early Symptoms of Panic

Common Phobias

Exposure to Phobias

In this module, you will learn to face and manage anxiety and phobias. You will discover the most common symptoms of anxiety as well as the most common phobias. You will gain insight into helpful strategies that can be used to recognize symptoms of anxiety and phobic reactions and manage them appropriately.

Inner Speech

Managing Negative Inner Speech

Wrong Beliefs

In this module, you will learn how positive and negative inner speech can affect the way people manage anxiety. Also, you will learn to use positive inner speech to minimize symptoms of anxiety and deal with uncomfortable situations. You will gain insight into how certain beliefs can affect how people manage anxiety.

Expressing Feelings

Assertiveness

Self-Respect

In this module, you will learn the positive effects of identifying and expressing one's true feelings. You will You will also learn how to manage anger effectively. You will gain insight into how to practice assertiveness and express one's needs and feelings in a constructive manner.

Diploma in Effective Anxiety and Phobias Management - Assessment

Discover effective strategies and activities needed for overcoming anxiety and phobias in this free online course.

Diploma in Effective Anxiety and Phobias Management

This course offers an invaluable opportunity to gain an understanding of anxiety and phobias. You will be introduced to the characteristics and causes of anxiety, as well as strategies for managing anxiety attacks and phobias. The course covers lifestyle changes that can help in coping with anxiety and phobias. This course is beneficial for individuals who experience anxiety and professionals working with individuals suffering from anxiety.

Stress Management - Techniques for Coping with Stress - Final Assessment

Learn coping strategies and exercises that can be used to manage stress and anxiety in this free online course.

Stress Management - Techniques for Coping with Stress

This course teaches you techniques for coping with stress and anxiety. We study relaxation and cognitive techniques to provide maladaptive, problem-focused and emotion-focused methods to restore peace of mind. We investigate the link between exercise and stress as we describe useful exercises and their positive long-term effects. We also show you how to identify stressors in your life using a DIY strategy programme that we go through in detail.

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