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TO: David Smith, Youth Corrections Coordinator
FROM: Alexis Greenidge, Social Service Worker
SUBJECT: Stress Management Seminar, Niagara Falls Conference Centre
DATE SUBMITTED: October 05, 2012

INTRODUCTION
On Friday October 01, I travelled by company car to Niagara Falls Conference Centre to attend a seminar called Stress Management, presented by Peter Green a professional coach. I left the office at 8:00 a.m. that morning and returned at 5:00 p.m.

MATERIAL OUTLINE
This workshop discusses the individual and unique causes and effects of stress. Activities help participants focus on strategies to reduce and cope with stress individually as well as in the workplace.

Understanding what stress is
8:45 - 10:45

* Defining stress * Differentiating between eustress and distress

Understanding the effects of stress
10:45 – 12:00 * Learning about and understanding different responses to stress and how this differs between individuals * Learning about the positive and negative aspects of stress * Reviewing the effects of chronic stress

BREAK FOR LUNCH 12:00 – 1:00

Identifying workplace stress
1:00 – 2:45

* Learning to identify symptoms specific to workplace stress * Defining and understanding crises and critical incident stress in the workplace

Learning and practicing stress reduction tools
2:45 – 4:30

* Defining and understanding stress management * Identifying stress keys and stress reduction techniques * Applying techniques in class There were 50 participants from local business that attended this seminar. There was a blend of lecture and activities that we all participated in. The Stress Management Coach distributed many handouts outlining the important points for the seminar.

COST:
Seminar was

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