Understanding stress

Dates
05/10/202110:00 – 13:00

Venue
online Zoom Autumn 2021

About the course

Stress is a reaction that is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society. This short course will increase your knowledge of stress’s effect on you psychologically and physiologically. You will also explore practical ways to reduce and manage the stress in your life and your mental health more effectively.

Learning objectives:

  • To understand what stress is and the common causes and signs of stress.
  • To become aware of coping strategies for stress and how to apply them to your own life.

This course takes place over three hours in one session.

Entry requirements

Face-to-face courses

If the course is delivered face-to-face in one of our venues, please check our venues page for travel information and facilities. Co-production is at the heart of the college and a vital part of our work includes using your feedback to ensure our courses are beneficial for all. Please allow some extra time to provide feedback when planning your journey.

Zoom courses

If the course you would like to join is being delivered through Zoom, and you are new to Zoom, it may help to consider joining our 'getting comfortable with Zoom' workshop.

For all Zoom courses, please prepare by:

  • Using a notepad/paper and a pen during the session
  • Using a PC, tablet or any mobile device to access Zoom via the link in the email. If you are using a tablet or phone, you may need to download the Zoom app.
  • Using the link 5-10 minutes before the course is due to start to ensure that Zoom is working. Once you have logged in, you will be sent to a waiting room, where the tutor will acknowledge you and let you in to the main room. Please refer to the Zoom guide that will be sent in the confirmation email.
  • Reading our Zoom guide for more information about how to make the most out of the session and for technical support

For everyone’s safety, please ensure your display name on Zoom matches the name used to register for the course. You can watch this video on how to change your name on your PC, tablet or mobile device ahead of the course. Tutors are unable to accept anyone on the course whose name does not match the list of attendees and for ease of access, we would advise all students to do this before the course is due to start.

Booking Closed

This course is now fully booked.

If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for this course, please contact us at students@newleafcollege.co.uk or call 01442 864966.

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