Stress Management Level 2

£274.84

This home learning course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress.

The objectives of the course are to:

  • Understand the nature of stress
  • Explore people’s responses to stress
  • Develop an understanding of common stress symptoms
  • Explore how people cope with stress
  • Demonstrate stress management techniques
  • Understand the role of relaxation
  • Describe the benefits of nutrition and diet
  • Understand the impact of self-esteem on stress

Entry requirements: 

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 60 hours.

Provided materials:

Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies

  • Studyguide
  • Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
  • Self-assessment activities
  • Assignments
  • Tutor support
  • Assignment marking & feedback
  • Certification

    Course syllabus

    Module 1: Understanding Stress

    Defining stress
    The causes of stress in terms of three personality types
    The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour

    Module 2: The Stress Response

    The concepts of stress and stress response
    The concept of an holistic approach to a stress response
    The major components in the activiation of the stress response

    Module 3: Symptoms of stress

    The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress
    Stress indicator questionnaires
    The physical and emotional warning signs of stress

    Module 4: Understanding the coping process

    Recognise coping responses to stress
    Non-responding behaviours

    Module 5: Managing stress - Skills and techniques

    A ten point plan for dealing with stress

    Module 6: Relaxation and stress

    A range of relaxation and stress relief measures

    Module 7: Nutrition and its role in managing stress

    A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
    The links between nutrition and stress
    The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
    The role of sleep in reducing stress

    Module 8: Self concept and self esteem

    The concept of self esteem
    Self esteem and personal analysis
    Composing personal development plan for improving self esteem

    Module 9: Goal getting and time management

    The importance of motivation inreducing stress
    The process of goal getting
    Common effective time management techniques


    Assessment method:

    This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

    Examination:

    No examination is necessary

    Qualification:

    OCN Level 2 in Stress Management

    This course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 6 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification. The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR. OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications


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