Most of us will feel stressed at some point in our lives. Our Managing Stress online course can help you better understand stress, what causes it and teach you helpful techniques to improve how you are feeling.
The course is free and runs for five weeks, with a 90 minute online session each week.
- I want to learn techniques to manage stress
- I am happy to attend a lecture style course
- I am aged 18 or over
- I can attend all sessions
- I am willing to practice some of the techniques at home between sessions
A bit more about the course
The course is run on Microsoft Teams. All of the content of the course is evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and delivered by experienced staff.
During the sessions you won’t be asked to share anything, you can just sit and listen to the information on offer and try some of the practical techniques we will introduce.
You may find it useful to make some notes and take some time to practice some of the techniques discussed in the session.
Each session is 90 minutes long with a break half way through.
Below you can see the different topics we will cover each week.
Our first session will be an introduction to stress and the topics we will cover as part of the course. We will begin by trying to understand our own stress and look at helpful (and unhelpful) techniques to cope with stress. The session will end by thinking about how we can set goals to better manage our stress.
At this session we will try to better understand the role our body plays in stress. We will address lifestyle factors that contribute to stress and learn new ways to feel more relaxed and less panicky.
Realising what impact our behaviour can have is a really important part of better understanding stress. We will look at how we can best utilise our routine and overcome avoidance.
This session will focus on understanding our stressful thoughts, and look at how we can address negative thoughts and have more control over worry.
At our final session we will look at the benefits of acknowledging stressful situations, problem solving and overcoming barriers. We will bring all of the skills we have looked at together to plan our next steps after the course finishes.
Course dates
Our Managing Stress courses run throughout the year, with courses starting on the following dates.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2023 - 09 November 2023 | 17:30 PM - 19:00 PM | Online - Microsoft Teams |
| 24 October 2023 - 21 November 2023 | 17:30 PM - 19:00 PM | Online - Microsoft Teams |
| 16 November 2023 - 14 December 2023 | 17:30 PM - 19:00 PM | Online - Microsoft Teams |
How do I book a place?
If you would like to book a place on this course all you need to do is fill in our online referral form.
Select the ‘Managing Stress’ course as your preferred treatment option.
You can also call us on 0114 226 4380 and speak to one of our team.
Once you have completed your referral you will be invited for a short assessment call with one of our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
Feedback from attendees
Hundreds of people attend our Managing Stress course every year. Here’s some of the feedback they have shared about the course:
“Found it helpful to see how many people attended and know that I wasn’t alone in what I’m feeling.”
“The content was great and it was so good having the discipline of the sessions to pick up the different layers. I knew a lot of the content but you forget to use it.”
“Did feel it was helpful and gave lots of varying techniques to take away that were well explained.”
“Course was not too overwhelming, well presented and I looked forward to each session, I will definitely be thinking over the work I have completed in the work book and notes I have been taking.”
Frequently asked questions
We know that coming to a course like this for the first time can be quite daunting and you’ll have lots of questions about what to expect.
Below is a list of some of the most common questions we are asked and some answers to help put your mind at ease.
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