This comprehensive, one-day course equips participants with the psychological tools, physiological awareness, and strategic frameworks to manage stress effectively. It moves beyond simple coping mechanisms to explore the transactional nature of stress, digital stressors, and the critical distinction between individual resilience and systemic organisational factors. Participants will gain immediate 'Stress Busters', learn to prevent burnout, and understand their legal rights and responsibilities regarding workplace stress.
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of modern work? What if you could reset your stress response in the moment and stay in control, no matter what comes your way?
This one-day Stress Management course gives you practical, science-backed tools to understand stress — not just cope with it. You’ll learn to spot the early signs, from physical tension to digital fatigue, and use immediate techniques to calm your nervous system when it matters most.
You’ll gain real strategies to prevent burnout, build resilience, and understand how organisational factors play a role — so you can protect your wellbeing and perform at your best.
Delivered as an open course, closed group session, or one-to-one coaching, it counts towards six CPD hours and is designed for lasting impact.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Define stress and distinguish between eustress and distress using the Yerkes-Dodson Law and biological triggers.
Identify personal physical, emotional, and behavioural signs of stress, including digital fatigue and 'Zoom burnout'.
Apply the Transactional Model of Stress to reframe negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety in real-time.
Utilise immediate physiological techniques to reset the nervous system during high-pressure moments.
Implement the 'Circle of Control' to differentiate between manageable stressors and external factors.
Recognise the stages of burnout and apply boundary-setting strategies to protect personal well-being.
Understand the manager's role in preventing team stress and the legal obligations regarding workplace health and safety.
Develop a personal strategy for long-term recovery and sustainable work-life integration.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 7 days, identify one recurring stressor and apply the 'Circle of Control' to it.
Practice the 'Pause Button' technique at least three times in high-pressure situations.
Set one clear boundary regarding your working hours or availability.
Reflect on your current burnout stage and commit to one action to move towards balance.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for anyone who experiences stress in their professional or personal life and wants to build sustainable strategies for resilience and well-being. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by workload, navigating digital fatigue, or seeking to prevent burnout, this session offers practical insights tailored to real-world challenges.
This course is ideal for:
Frontline employees who face high-pressure situations and need tools to stay calm and focused
Team leaders and supervisors responsible for supporting others while managing their own stress
HR and wellbeing professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of stress dynamics in the workplace
Remote and hybrid workers dealing with digital overload and blurred work-life boundaries
Individuals returning to work after absence who want to re-establish healthy routines and boundaries
Anyone interested in proactive mental health looking to build long-term resilience before stress becomes overwhelming
No prior experience needed
No prior knowledge of stress management or psychology is required — this course is accessible to all levels and roles. It is designed to meet participants where they are, offering clear, actionable insights regardless of background or experience.
What you will take away
You will leave with a personalised toolkit to recognise stress early, respond effectively in the moment, and build habits that support lasting well-being. The focus is on practical, sustainable changes you can apply immediately — both at work and in daily life — to feel more in control, energised, and balanced.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
