Understanding & Managing Stress: Introductory Course

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Phase 1: Understanding Stress
Explore the science behind stress — what it is, how it affects your body and mind, and why understanding your stress response is the first step to managing it effectively. Includes the PSS-10 self-assessment and an introduction to the neurobiology of stress.

Phase 2: Core Coping Strategies
Learn and practise the foundational evidence-based techniques for managing stress: CBT strategies, mindfulness and meditation, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and body scan techniques.

Phase 3: Applied Stress Management
Put stress management into practice across key life domains. Learn to handle workplace stress, navigate relationship challenges, optimise sleep hygiene, and use physical activity as a powerful stress buffer. Includes practical worksheets and action plans.

Phase 4: Building Resilience & Long-Term Wellbeing
Develop psychological resilience through growth mindset, self-compassion, gratitude practices, and values-based living. Build a sustainable toolkit combining positive psychology, social connection strategies, and long-term wellbeing habits.

Phase 5: Sustaining Change & Next Steps
Create your personalised stress management action plan, retake the PSS-10 to measure progress, and learn when and how to seek professional support. Includes course completion certificate and ongoing resource recommendations.

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