How to recognise stress
It is important to recognize whether you or someone you know or a client is under stress. Often, even if we are under the influence of a stressful condition and our body reacts to it internally as well as externally, we fail to realize the symptoms of our stress. This also happens when the causes of stress are there long enough for us to get used to them. The body may try to tell us that it is stressed or that something is wrong, through symptoms such as:
· heart palpitations
· dizzy spells
· tight and sore muscles or
· various body pains and conditions
· blurry vision
· inability to eat or over-eating
· loss of interest in usual activities
· unexpected emotional reactions and more…
It is important to remain attentive to such symptoms and to have a stress management system in place to counter the adverse affects of stress. Tbis course will give you a greater understanding of stress, how and why it occurs and how we can manage our stress.
Course Structure
There are eight lessons, as follows:
- Body changes caused by stress.
- Developing an easy going lifestyle.
- Pills & alcohol abuse.
- Building self esteem.
- Career management & achieving work satisfaction.
- Security & Decision Making.
- Relaxation - massage, meditation and diet.
- Evaluating & developing your own personality.
Duration: 100 hours
Aims
- Identify changes that occur to the body as stress develops.
- Identify the relationship between lifestyle and stress.
- Discuss the impact of legal drugs on the psychology of a person.
- Discuss the importance of self esteem in minimizing stress.
- Determine options for career management that will minimize potential for stress.
- Identify and address security issues that impact on stress levels.
- Identify aspects of relaxation and nutrition in a person’s life that may impact upon stress levels.
- Identify the relationship between stress and personality type.
Course Developers
This course has evolved over more than 2 decades, with frequent reviews and updates from a parade of health and psychology professionals. New developments and ideas are incorporated as they emerge, allowing us to keep this course current and relevant. The following are just some of those who have contributed to this courses development:
Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA
Gavin has over 18 years of industry experience in Psychology, Landscaping, Publishing /and Education. He was operations manager for a highly reputable British Landscape firm (The Chelsea Gardener) before starting up his own firm. He spent the best part of three years working in our Gold Coast office, followed by one year establishing our school in the UK. More recently Gavin has been working with ACS and pursuing studies toward a Masters Degree in Psychology in Adelaide
Tosca Zraikat B.A. (Writing); B.Teaching
Over 35 years of industry experience in writing, education, management and welfare. Tosca is completing the final stages of a Masters Degree in writing she also works as a tutor and writer for ACS, and runs a small editing business. Tosca Zraikat
Tracey Jones - Academic Officer & Tutor (U.K.)
B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies)
Tracey has around 15 years experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects.
She is a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work. Tracey has also written a text book on Psychology and has had several short stories published Tracey Jones
Alison Sweet B.Sc.(Hons), Cert.Phlebotomy, Ph.D.(incomplete) Alison has 5 years of experience in the medical industry in research and laboratories. She is an expert in endochrinology, and nearing completion of her Ph.D. while working as an academic officer with ACS.
Other courses that may be of interest include -
http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Courses/Psychology/BIOPSYCHOLOGY-I-BPS108-397.aspx Biopsychology I
http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Courses/Psychology/BIOPSYCHOLOGY-II-BPS204-488.aspx Biopsychology II
http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Courses/Psychology/CERTIFICATE-IN-COUNSELLING-Care-Professionals-VPS005-611.aspx Certificate in Counselling
If you would like to see our range of psychology books, please visit - http://www.acsbookshop.com/books_productcategory.aspx?id=14
For more information on the range of careers available in psychology, have a look at - http://www.thecareersguide.com/articles.aspx?category=14
We have some interesting articles on psychology and counseling at - http://www.acs.edu.au/psychol/
When we encounter the term stress in magazines and books, it often really refers to ‘excess stress’. This can in fact be misleading, because the human being is always in a state of stress (arousal). Extreme stress conditions, psychologists say, are detrimental to human health but in moderation stress is normal and, in many cases, proves useful. Stress, nonetheless, is synonymous with negative conditions.
We use the term ‘distress’ to indicate negative stress, which can lead to harmful effects, such as being fired from ones job. The term ‘eustress’ is used to refer to positive arousal which provides a healthy challenge, such as being promoted in one’s job.
The level of stress differs from one individual to another. Certain individuals experience a higher degree of stress than others (e.g. a job promotion may cause eustress for most people but for some it could cause distress). The level of stress also changes over time - you might be experiencing less stress now than you did a year ago.
With proper self awareness and management techniques stress levels can be lowered, perceptions altered and responses improved. In this course we deal with physical problems related to stress, how to achieve easy living, dealing with drugs, developing self esteem, relaxation, diet and much more. This course is equally relevant for self improvement, or professional development (for any allied health professionals such as counsellors, life coaches, fitness instructors or nutrition consultants).
