Stress significantly contributes to mental and physical ill-health and costs billions in lost productivity and revenue. If you want to boost your self-awareness and develop techniques to reduce stress, this course is ideal for you.
Certificate of Stress Management is a professional development course that covers the physiological, emotional and psychological aspects of stress to help you develop techniques to reduce its impact personally and in the workplace.
In this stress management course, you will learn to identify physical and emotional signs of stress and implement lifestyle, relationship and career management strategies to minimise stress. You will also learn how relaxation and nutrition can enhance well-being and reduce the impact of stress.
On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to identify and minimise stress in your personal and professional life.
Course Structure
Unit - Stress Management
Unit 1 – Body Changes
- Modern day stressors
- Symptoms and effects of stress
- The muscles response
- The gastrointestinal response
- The cardiovascular response
- The skin response
- The fight or flight response (gas)
- Alarm
- Resistance/adaption
- Exhaustion
- Effect of stress on health and wellbeing
- Stress and the immune system
- A stress management response program
Unit 2 – Easy Living
- Understanding your stress symptoms
- What is causing your stress?
- What are you getting out of life?
- Are you achieving your goals?
- Do you make time for yourself?
- Decide how to deal with your particular stressor
- Straight thinking
- Life planning and goal setting
- Communication
- Terminology
- Self-image
- Tips for relaxation
- Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Exercise
- Get a hobby
- Hypnosis and autogenics
- Controlling stress
- Dealing with a crisis
- Responses to crisis
- Too little stress
Unit 3 -Alcohol and Other Legal Drugs
- Drug abuse
- Alcohol
- How much is too much?
- Drugs
- Over the counter and prescription drugs
- Avoiding aches and pains
- Illegal substances
- Seeking help
Unit 4 – Self Esteem
- What is self esteem?
- The importance of self-esteem
- Realistic expectations- stress and perfectionism
- Altering your perception
- Body image and self-esteem
- Social support
- Low self-esteem in teenagers
- Building self esteem in others
Unit 5 – Managing Your Own Career
- Work satisfaction
- Managing and reviewing your career
- Standing out and progressing
- Career management skills
Unit 6 – Security and Decision Making
- Self assurance
- Development of security and self assurance
- Analysing ourselves
- Decision making
- Strategy to approach the decision
- Two dominating facets emotion and environmental
Unit 7 – Relaxation and Nutrition
- Nutrition
- The balanced diet
- Major food groups
- Using the food pyramid
- Breads, cereals, pasta, and rice group
- Vegetables and fruit
- Meat and meat alternatives
- Milk and milk products
- Fats and oils
- Sweets and high-fat snacks
- Dietary fibre
- Vitamins and minerals
- The food pyramid – summarised
- The basics for healthy eating
- Carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- The glycaemic index
- Problems of nutrition and diet
- Eating food
- General principles of weight loss
- Attitudes, progress, exercise
- Balance
- Cause and effect
- Tips for health eating
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Sleep disorders
- Relaxation
- Alternative methods for relaxation and reducing stress
- Breathing exercises
- Crying – good form of stress management
- Sex to reduce stress
- Humour and stress relief
- Anger and yelling loudly
- Expressing, suppressing and repressing anger
- Calming down
Unit 8 – Personality and Stress
- Different personalities
- Type a behaviour pattern
- TABP (cluster of behaviours)
- Type B personalities
- Type C personality
- Other personality traits and stress
- Ideal self
- Trait and type approach
- Genes and personality
- Personality disorders
- Personality index
- Personality index scoring sheet
- Interpretation of the personal style inventory
- Introverts and extroverts
- Intuition – sensing
- Feeling and thinking
- Perceiving – judging
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Add to Cart/View Cart on the course page.
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Professionals
- Managers
- Executives
- Personal Development
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