Training course
Stress Management
How do you deal with stress?
Does it encourage you to give your all, or do you feel paralysed and anxious?
Stress is a hot topic; especially among students. Frequently mentioned sources of stress are studies, personal or financial problems and worries about the future (e.g. housing, climate etc).
The good news? You can influence some of the stress factors you experience. This training course gives you insight and tools to better deal with your (study) stress.
Manage your (study) stress in an effective way
Stress is part of life. It makes us run for our life when in physical danger, and it gives you that extra bit of energy to cram for your exams. However, chronic stress can cause problems. This training course is built around questions like: What do we mean with stress? What causes stress? How to deal with these causes? How to deal with your stress?
You will work on recognising negative, self-undermining thoughts and how to think more constructively. Additionally, you will learn how to make use of your qualities, set priorities and to apply relaxation techniques.
The goal is to offer you insights and tools that can help you managing your (study) stress in an effective way.
1. Your relation with stress
During this meeting you will take a close look at your relation with stress. What does stress mean to you? How do you cope with stress? And how do your coping strategies affect your life?
2. Root cause of your stress
What are the causes of your stress? We will look at the impact of your thoughts and beliefs on the occurrence of stress.
3. Dealing with negative emotions
How do you deal with negative emotions and tension. How can you cope with negative emotions, tensions and stress without letting them overwhelm you.
4. Psychological flexibity
The last meeting is about integrating thoughts, emotions and behavior. You handle setbacks with more self confidence. You may bend, but do not break easily under pressure. You gain psychological flexibility.
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Practical information
We expect you to attend all 4 sessions of the training course!
| Group size | max 12 students |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 4 x 2,5 hours |
| Cost | Free of charge; offered by Student Training & Support |
| Self-study | as much as you need |
| Planning AY 24/25 | In P2 and in spring 1 or 2 x |
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