THRIVE© at Work Cycle of Sessions

Environmental Factors

Introduction

• Sources of stress
• How you react to stress
• Treating symptoms of stress

Physiological Factors

Body Awareness & Breathing

• How mind & body interact
• To recognise tension in the body
• Tension release exercises
• To breathe properly
• Equal breathing technique

Relaxation

• Releasing chronic muscle tension
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Meditation for awareness & concentration
• Meditation techniques
• Mindfulness

Sleep

• To allow time-out for sleep
• About sleep inhibitors
• About sleep promoters
• About a drug-free sleep program

Cognitive – Emotional

Rational Thinking

• To decide what you can change
• How thoughts influence your emotions, body & behaviour
• To counteract needless distressing thoughts
• To change distress into effective emotion

Worry Control

• How to stop worrying
• How to start problem-solving
• How to cope with stressful situations

Behavioural Factors

Assertiveness

• Stop being passive
• Express your feelings and opinions
• Listen assertively
• Avoid conflict and manipulation

Job Stress

• Identify your symptoms & sources of job stress
• Motivate, pace & balance yourself
• Manage conflict