Stress Management: 02. Avoidable and Unavoidable Stress

Learning objectives

• Differentiate Between Avoidable and Unavoidable Stress: Understand and distinguish between avoidable and unavoidable stressors through the use of examples/scenarios.
• Identify and Categorize Workplace Stress Sources: Recognize and classify common sources of workplace stress, including management issues, job responsibilities, relationships, career concerns, and environmental factors, as either avoidable or unavoidable.
• Understand Stress Impact on Health: Explore how both avoidable and unavoidable stressors impact mental and physical health, including specific concerns such as anxiety and depression.
• Apply Practices for Managing Unavoidable Stress: Implement basic techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, to effectively manage unavoidable stress.
• Analyze Stress Effects on Well-Being: Evaluate how different types of stress affect overall well-being and assess the risks associated with chronic stress on health.

Course overview