Who is this for?
This is for managers and employee alike. Anyone who is responsible for teams or works within a high-pressure environment.
About - Work related stress is at an all-time high and has huge impact on both employees and employers alike. Mental health can be the cause and/or consequence of stress in the workplace and can cost employers dearly with absenteeism and presenteeism leading to reduced productivity. This workshop helps us to recognise the signs of work stress in ourselves and in our colleagues and offers strategies to prevent feelings of overwhelm, burnout, and to create and be a part of a compassion focused working environment.
Where? - Online - Following sign up, you will be sent details for how to join the session.
When? - Tuesday 30th April - 2024, 9.30am - 12.30am
Price? - £225 (+VAT) per person
Workshop content - Join our training workshop with Dr Gillian Smith to learn how to manage the impacts of stress in high pressure environments.
Identifying Signs of Work-Related Stress: Explore the nuanced indicators of work-related stress, both in yourself and your colleagues. Learn to recognise early warning signs, behavioural changes, and the subtle cues that may signal heightened stress levels in the workplace.
Understanding the Mental Health-Stress Connection: Delve into the intricate relationship between mental health and workplace stress. Gain insights into how stress can both be a cause and a consequence of mental health challenges, impacting overall well-being. Understand the implications for individuals and the organisation.
Strategies for Stress Prevention: Equip yourself with practical strategies to proactively prevent and manage work-related stress. Discover effective coping mechanisms, stress reduction techniques, and mindfulness practices.
Mitigating Absenteeism and Presenteeism: Learn how to address absenteeism and presenteeism effectively. Explore methods to reduce the impact of stress on productivity, including creating a supportive work environment, implementing flexible work arrangements, and fostering open communication channels.
Building a Compassion-Focused Workplace Culture: Explore the principles of compassion-focused leadership and teamwork. Understand how fostering a compassionate workplace culture can mitigate stress, enhance employee well-being, and contribute to a more resilient and productive work environment. Gain practical tips for creating a supportive and empathetic workplace.
About Dr Gillian Smith
Dr Gillian Smith
Dr Gill Smith is a Chartered Psychologist and is registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council.
Dr Gill Smith ( she/her) is a Chartered Psychologist and is registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). She completed a Professorial Doctorate in Health Psychology in 2019 at Staffordshire University. Gill works clinically with people who have, or who are supporting, family members with long-term health conditions and acquired brain injury. Her integrated approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Gill has a nursing background and over thirty years’ experience working in public and private health care settings in administrative and management roles. She has experience in developing and delivering innovative training programmes for healthcare professionals and has delivered consultancy projects for the NHS and private sector health care organisations. In addition to her role at Healthy You Ltd, Gill is an Associate Tutor for University of Essex Online, teaching on the psychology undergraduate programme and is involved with academic module content development and quality assurance for the university. She works independently as a consultant, providing teaching, training, behavioural interventions, service evaluations and collaborating on academic research proposals.