John Seymour Associates - Fire Service

John Semour Associates - Solutions for the Fire Service INTRODUCTION

This is a 1-day programme for managers to develop an awareness of what is meant by stress, the causes, the symptoms; and what can be done both to prevent negative stress and to manage it when it still occurs

Programme Overview

The programme comprises three sections; Defining and identifying the causes and symptoms of negative stress; Techniques for preventing and forestalling stress and ensuring a culture which does not inadvertently encourage stress; Personal management techniques and coaching/supporting skills for dealing with stress in others and ourselves. It will enable personnel to define the causes of stress in themselves and others, recognise early symptoms, take action to prevent, manage and deal with stress.

Objectives

Define what is meant by stress, describe the range of individual and personal response
Identify causes of stress
Recognise the symptoms of stress in yourself and colleagues, especially ‘early warning signs’
Develop techniques for preventing and managing personal stress levels
Apply techniques for supporting colleagues and team members experiencing stress