STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Keeping employees healthier is one of the most important, but overlooked ways overall health care costs can be reduced. In a recent study, health prevention services for businesses offer a 5-to-1 return on investment, according to the Prevention for a Healthier America report. The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation reports the U.S. could save up to $16 billion over the next five years by investing in disease prevention programs. In another study on ‘presenteeism”, 55 million workers experienced a time when they are unable to concentrate on the job because of illness or a family member’s illness. It has been estimated that 75 – 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems. The American Institute of Stress reports that “job stress is far and away the leading source of stress for adults”. These studies show that with a strategic investment in effective health prevention programs, companies can see tremendous returns.
Stress is the way we respond to challenges. In a study by the Desjardins Financial Security Group nine out of ten workers believe that the incidences of stress-related health problems such as burn-out, depression and anxiety have been increasing over the years. On the Mississippi gulf coast the residents have risen to the challenge of rebuilding their homes, their businesses and their lives, however; with the difficult work has come additional stressors that are quite normal on the heels of the largest natural disaster in U.S. history. Over time stress can negatively impact one’s health and have disastrous long term consequences. Unless preventative steps are taken, stress will exact an economic price on the employer and employee including reduced productivity and output.
Now you can reduce the mental and physical effects of stress that doctors believe are the root cause of nearly 80% of illnesses. Providing employees with the means to maintain their health is a high-value investment that has the potential to yield long-term economic payoffs for the employer. A major aspect of overall preventative health training is educating people on stress management strategies.
Using Stress Management Training Employees will learn to:
- Identify the five reactions to stress
- Identify the “warning signs” of stress
- Recognize effective coping strategies for stress
- Utilize thought processes to change negative emotions
- Discover internal strengths to overcome old ineffective habits
- Not allow other’s negative actions to affect work performance
- Handle annoying daily irritations
Stress Management Training Features:
- Latest research on stress management from divergent areas
- Practical hands-on learning experience
- Whole-person approach to personal growth
Advantages of Stress Management Training:
- ‘Reduces presenteeism
- Common sense approaches having a measurable positive company impact
- A healthier staff leads to lower health care costs over time
- Strengthens staff cohesiveness and communication
- Increased productivity
- Improve business profitability
Benefits of Stress Management Training to the Employee:
- Gives the employee the answers they need to reduce stress in their lives
- Results oriented training. The employee will be able to immediately utilize the training in the worksite
- Learn pro-active coping strategies for stress
- Improved focused attention on task
- Improved self-control
- Improved health and vitality
- Life will be more enjoyable
Past Participants Comments:
- “Timely, the training was very helpful in learning to deal with everyday stressors.”
- “Helpful strategies”
- “I can breathe again and relax without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “The role play was very effective.”
- “I now have tools I can utilize immediately to deal with issues at my work.”
- “The training was conducted by knowledgeable professionals.”
- “The training held my attention and made me wonder what was next.”
Call 228-522-1965 for information on Stress Management Training.
