Stress Management Coaching

Hours: 380 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Open, Mentor Supported
Retail Price: $2,495.00

Course Overview:

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 is more than just a course about stress. It is an experience. You will find a toolbox of skills for immediate application and for immediate benefits to prevent and manage stress in your life and the lives of others. You will learn about stress; you will learn and practice specific techniques; and you will be inspired to continue a life-long program of stress management. Stress Management Coaching is a growing field that provides powerful approaches to a healthy and balanced life.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define stress in today's world
• Comprehend the role of stress in chronic disease
• Identify methods for preventing stress
• Identify methods for facilitating mindfulness and meditation
• Identify methods for reducing stress

Every day, more and more people are realizing the ongoing benefits of stress management therapy. Whether people suffer from work related stress, or need to cope with the rigors of a busy lifestyle, our Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 course can teach you how to help people find tranquility in their day through a number of coping techniques.

The Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 course provides an in-depth look into a number of relaxation techniques such as meditation, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and many more! It also covers information on started your own coaching business.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define stress and methods for managing it
• Identify strategies for dealing with occupational stress
• Identify methods for dealing with stress such as breathing techniques and self hypnosis
• Identify coping skills and methods for reducing stress
• Identify the steps involved in starting your own coaching business

Prerequisite: Stress Management Coaching - Level 1

Course Outline:

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 Module 1
Understanding Stress

• Stress in Today's World
• Terminology of Stress
• Holistic Health
• Dimensions of Health
• Sources of Stress
• Self-Assessment
• Daily Stress Diary
• The Science of Stress
• The Fight-or-Flight Response
• Physiological Responses to Stress
• General Adaption Syndrome
• The Mind / Body Connection
• Psychological Health
• The Role of Chronic Stress in Disease
• Mind and Body Communication
• Blaming the Victim

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 Module 2
Stress-Prevention Strategies

• The Power of Perceptions
• Cognitive Restructuring
• Hardiness & Commitment
• Change as Challenge
• Locus of Control
• Cognitive Distortions
• Thinking Errors
• Positive Self-Talk
• Theories and Techniques
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
• The Nature of Reality
• Qualities of Mindfulness
• Practice Being More Mindful
• Managing Emotions
• The Importance of Values
• Research on Spirituality

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 Module 3
More Stress-Prevention Strategies

• Time and Life Management
• Planning for Control
• Keys to Creating Balance
• Procrastination
• Money Management
• Can Money Make You Happy?
• Social Support & Relationships
• Communication & Managing Conflict
• Creating a Healing Environment
• Stress and the Environment
• Aesthetics & Ergonomics
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Exercise & Nutrition
• Healthy Weight & Eating Disorders
• Improving Sleep

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 Module 4
Stress-Reduction Techniques

• Introduction to Relaxation
• Relaxation Sensations
• A Power Nap
• Take a Breath
• Benefits of Relaxation Breathing
• Breathing Exercises
• Autogenic Training
• Experiencing Autogenics
• Progressive Relaxation
• How to Do Progressive Relaxation
• Guided Imagery
• Using Your Imagination
• The Mind and How it Works
• Imagery and Visualization
• A Guided Imagery Script

Stress Management Coaching - Level 1 Module 5
More Stress-Reduction Techniques

• What is Meditation?
• What Meditation is Not
• Types of Meditation
• Benefits of Meditation
• What is Yoga?
• Overview of Yoga Styles
• Benefits of Yoga
• Finding a Yoga Class
• Complementary & Alternative Health
• The Most Common CAM Therapies
• Five Categories of CAM for Stress Management
• Laughter & Humor
• Music & Your Mood
• Solutions to Avoid
• Planning for the Future

Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 Module 1
Stress Relief

• Definition of Stress
• Stress Management Goals
• Stress Pycho-psychology
• Stress and Illness
• Nutrition, Noise, Life Events
• Asserting Yourself
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication and Time Management
• Perception Interventions
• Selective Awareness; Humor
• Gratitude; Self-esteem
• Anxiety Management
• Spirituality and Stress

Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 Module 2
Dealing with Stress

• Internal Sources of Stress
• Material and Social Reinforcement
• Occupational Stress
• The Work Environment and Job Dissatisfaction
• The Workaholic and Burnout
• Saying No
• Making Time for Leisure
• Family Stress
• Money and Stress
• Dealing with Difficult People
• The Importance of Social Support
• Dealing with Anger and Depression
• Enjoying the Holidays

Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 Module 3
Stress Reduction Techniques

• How You React to Stress
• Body Awareness
• Breathing
• Progressive Relaxation
• Meditation
• Visualization
• Applied Relaxation Training
• Self-Hypnosis
• Autogenics
• Brief Combination Techniques
• Focusing Techniques 

Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 Module 4
Taking Control with Stress Management

• Refuting Irrational Ideas
• Facing Worry & Anxiety
• Coping Skills Training for Fears
• Anger Inoculation
• Goal Setting & Time Management
• Assertiveness Training
• Work-Stress Management
• Nutrition & Stress
• Exercise & Stress Reduction
• Getting Unstuck

Stress Management Coaching - Level 2 Module 5
Starting Your Coaching Business

• Prepare to Get Motivated
• Differences Between Consulting & Coaching
• Establishing Your Expertise
• Setting Up Your Business
• Choosing a Target Market
• Setting Up Your Office
• Finding Those First Clients
• Deciding How Much to Charge
• Creating Coaching Packages
• Profit and Loss
• Running Your Business
• Improving Your Offerings
• Keeping Those First Clients
• Sales and Marketing Systems
• Making a Profit
• Company Operations Handbook
• Publicizing Your Business
• Hiring an Office Manager

All necessary materials are included.

System Requirements:

• Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 2 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)

• Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is denoted in the above course outline.