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R esearch demonstrates that stress is a serious problem in the United States. In a recent Gallup poll, ninety percent of the population said they experienced stress at work on a daily basis while sixty-three percent of employees said that they were suffering from high stress. In addition, seventy-five percent of Americans stated that stress was preventing them from enjoying their lives more. In addition, job stress in lost productivity, accidents, absenteeism, and medical insurance costs American businesses approximately 300 billion dollars annually. The bottom line is that stress has become a national epidemic. This course, Managing Pressures & Stress, focuses on specific steps that will assist you in reducing your stress.

 

After completing Managing Pressures & Stress , participants will be able to:

• Understand definitions of stress
• Recognize symptoms of stress
• Manage stress
• Utilize time management
• Decrease worry
• Use communication skills that de-stress
• Apply strategies for reducing stress

 

Managing Pressures & Stress utilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Managing Pressures & Stress is useful for business professionals who need to decrease, if not eliminate, the negative stressors in their lives.

 

 

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39