Occupational Stress Management

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Stress

• Definition, concept of work place in relation to job satisfaction, productivity, profit
• Definition, Concept of Occupational Stress (including distress, burnout, etc.)
• Need for Ensuring Mental Health at Workplace

Module 2: Stressors in Organizations

• Understanding positive mental health
• Work place issues: Diversity management, Gender Issues, Ethics and Values, Organizational vs. Individual Goals, Change and Re-organization, Organizational Justice
• Personal Issues: Resistances to change, Biases, Leadership Skills
• Overcoming hindrances to promotion of positive mental health

Module 3: Theoretical Foundations of Stress

• Understanding stress, anxiety and depression at workplace
• Theories of Stress
• Sources/causes of Stress
• Manifestations and Consequences
• Coping and Prevention Strategies for Work Place Stress
• BOSS vs ROSS Syndrome

Module 4: Techniques of Occupational Stress Management

• Individual Coping Strategies
• Organizational Initiatives for Enhancing Employee Mental Health and Well-being
• Organizational Justice and Benefit Plans
• Creating a Nurturing and Positive Workplace

Module 5: Creating Well Being in Organizations

• Life-Work Balance
• Individual and Organizational Inputs in Maintaining Work-Life Balance Among Employees
• Techniques for Enhancing Quality of Life
• Employee Counselling
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Training