Stress Management for Long-Term Care Workers

Who should take this course?

This course is for all nursing home staff.

Why should I take this course?

Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and to minimize the negative stress. This course teaches a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as providing a toolbox of personal skills.

What will I learn?

After completing Stress Management for Long-Term Care Workers, you will be able to:

• Identify the best approach to a stressful situation (Avoid, Alter, or Accept),
• Understand what lifestyle elements you can change to minimize negative stress,
• Use routines to reduce stress,
• Use environmental and physical relaxation techniques,
• Better cope with major events, and
• Use a stress log to identify stressors and create a plan to reduce or eliminate them.

How long will it take?

Allow about 30 minutes to complete the Stress Management for Long-Term Care Workers.