Spotlight on: Managing Stress in the Workplace

Stress is an inescapable part of life, but there are ways to manage it. That’s why we offer Managing Stress in the Workplace! Our next session is May 28 in Burnaby.

Here’s the course outline:

In this workshop, learn how to recognize stress, how it affects your work and personal life, and effective strategies to handle stress in the workplace. You will also learn how to reduce your stress and set goals for effectively managing internal and external stressors.

Topics to be covered:

*   What is Stress?

*   How do we React to Stress?

*   Exploring our Sources of Stress

*   Stress Management Strategies

*   Stress Reduction/Relaxation (including practical exercises)

*   Personal Goal Setting

Instructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009, and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000.  He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of, and response to, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace.

We’d be pleased to offer it as a private session for your company, or in another location in BC or Yukon! Contact us for more information.

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