Stress Management in the Workplace

Helping Employees Calm Down and Gear Up

In partnering with clients to alleviate employee stress, the Camper Group provides a comprehensive "toolbox" of psychological and physical ways to manage stress. Employees learn how to choose among the most effective methods for their specific stressors and to discover methods that are within their personal comfort zone. The results? Frazzled, disoriented, even angry employees and groups become more stable and productive, and the organization's bottom line is improved.

"Our employees are more tense than ever before. Telling them to deal with stress by meditating, doing yoga, or simply relaxing just doesn't cut it. Sure, we know what would really help-like cutting work hours, guaranteeing job security, assuring them that we'll never have to worry about a hostile takeover but we can't make those kinds of promises. I feel really stuck."
—Manager, Large Bio-tech Company

Our programs focus on developing employees' "resiliency." The goal is not just to eliminate the negative consequences of workplace stress but to foster behaviors that will lead to better work habits and to greater job satisfaction.

Please contact us for a phone consultation to determine how the Camper Group can help boost your organization's productivity and enhance workplace morale.

The Seminar Modules outlined below offer examples of how we structure our custom-crafted classes and illustrate the range of substantive issues covered by our Workplace Stress Management Program. See How We Work With You for more information about how we develop our customized programs.

Workplace Stress Defined

Stress as a Normal Phenomenon
Three Kinds of Stress: Eustress, Neustress & Distress
Obvious and Hidden Stressors
Causes of Stress: Personal and Professional
Warning Signs & Signals
Flexibility in the Midst of Cascading Change
The Need to Be Right
The Mind-Body Connection
Change & Control: The Stress Continuum

Stress-related Symptoms

Physical
Psychological
Professional

Self/Other Awareness

Personal Coping Styles
The Victim/Victor Syndrome
Managing Up, Down and Across
Problem-Solving
Talking Through Differences
Perception v. Reality
Principles of Effective Communication
Assertive Communication
Mastering Anger

The Role of the Organization in Workplace Stress Management

Organizational Stressors
Educate All Employees
The Role of Managers
Communication Across the Organization
First-line Supervisors
Resources: Internal & External

Resiliency: Psychological Methodologies

Self-esteem Issues
Body Awareness
Thought-Stopping
Cognitive Restructuring
Journaling
Force-Field Analysis
Gap Analysis
Counseling
Fundamental Assumptions
Breathing and Meditation
Guided Imagery
Relaxation Response
Emotional Intelligence
Music
Healthy "Escapes"

Resiliency: Physical Methodologies

Exercise
Nutrition
Time-Out
Desk Exercises
Pacing

Resiliency: Professional Methodologies

Time Management
Meeting Management
Saying "No:" Appropriately
Telephone Techniques
Work/Life Balance Issues

"It's a catch-22. We're cutting back, but we need first-rate people more than ever. Our absenteeism and benefit claims have sky-rocketed. Some of our most valuable employees are leaving. We need help." —CEO, Mid-size Construction Company