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Stress is something that, to some degree or other we all experience, and yet we won't necessarily find the same things stressful. Similarly, two people might find the same situation to be stressful, but not necessarily to the same extent. So, why do we experience stress in the way that we do, and is our response to stressful events and situations more under our control than perhaps we may have previously thought?
What will you cover?
- What do we mean by 'stress', is it necessarily a bad thing, and why do we each experience it differently? We’ll explore the neurological processes at work and consider how patterns of thinking and rumination can lead us to experience stress.
- What mechanisms do we apply when looking to cope with stress, and why is it that some people appear better able to manage than others? How, in practical ways, can we develop the capacity to experience life from a more empowering and less stressful perspective?
- The more resilient we are, the better equipped we are to both experience events as less stressful, and to cope with and recover from stressful events when they do occur. What strategies are proven to be beneficial in building our capacity for resilience, and which ones might you choose to apply?
- Change, if that is what you seek, requires a commitment to action. So, what is it that you have chosen to do from this point forward? - The creation of an Action Plan.
Whether we're aware of it or not, we're always communicating something to those around us. However, with clear intent, the skillful application of key ideas and principles can allow us to communicate in ways that are increasingly effective in supporting the growth and development of those around us.
What will you cover in this course?
- Effective Communication – Whether we mean to or not, we can’t not influence. We’ll look at the importance of intention, how we can build a connection with someone, and how the brain weighs risk and reward in determining our actions
- Everyone’s Different – We’ll examine some of the ways in which people experience the world in different ways, and how we can reflect this to positive effect in the way we communicate
- Effective Listening – Ensuring our communication achieves what we intend it to, the recipient needs to know that they are being listened to and understood. We’ll look at practical ways of communicating that go beyond the words we use
- Time and Space – When people have a problem or a challenge, they can often feel stuck. We’ll explore how, by experiencing the situation from different temporal and spatial perspectives can lead to new and empowering insights
- Communicating with Ourselves – While we can often be supportive and understanding of others, many of us communicate with ourselves in ways that can be unhelpful at best. We’ll consider why this might be, and look at practical techniques for communicating with ourselves in more constructive ways
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