Module Overview
Module 1: Laying the Foundation. The Nature of Stress (Sessions 1 & 2)
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Welcome and introduction
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What is stress? Distinguishing stress from busyness
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Recognizing stress symptoms
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Causes of stress: individual, organizational, and societal factors
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The costs of stress (with specific financial estimates)
Toolbox 1:
Slides, templates, and ready-to-use materials to support internal education and awareness efforts.
Module 2: Making Mental Health a Priority (Sessions 3 & 4)
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Addressing dilemmas in prioritizing mental health and stress prevention
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Balancing business goals with employee well-being
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From “nice to have” to “need to have” – shifting the mindset
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Common dilemmas in supporting stressed employees
Toolbox 2:
Resources that clearly demonstrate the business case for mental health, including data and models.
Module 3: The Cure for Stress (Sessions 5 & 6)
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Four essential steps to prevent and reduce stress
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Coping techniques and stress management strategies for individuals, teams, and organizations
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Strategic actions: stress policies, reintegration after sick leave, ongoing prevention (talks, guides, workshops)
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Understanding stress-related sick leave: timing and duration
Toolbox 3:
Practical materials to help you share strategies and implement organizational stress management plans.
Module 4: Stress and Leadership (Sessions 7 & 8)
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Four key leadership principles that prevent stress and boost team performance
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The power of visible (and invisible) signals from leaders
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How inner balance and emotional intelligence affect leadership
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Supporting employees with stress: while working, on leave, and upon return
Toolbox 4:
A leadership handbook with core principles for managing stress and optimizing employee performance.
Module 5: Train-the-Trainer. Supporting Managers, HSRs & Union Reps
(Sessions 9 & 10)
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Equipping managers with tools, knowledge, and support to lead stress prevention
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Supporting Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Union Representatives (URs) in addressing stress
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Using storytelling and employee experiences to create impactful communication and understanding
Toolbox 5:
How-to guides, video materials, practical exercises, and storytelling models.
Program dates – Spring 2026
Session 1: 19 May 2026
Session 2: 2 June 2026
Session 3: 16 June 2026
Session 4: 30 June 2026
Summer Holiday
