Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Care
Unit name: Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 9. Know how to manage own stress
Assessment criteria: 9.3 Describe ways to manage stress and how to access sources of support
Unit name: Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 9. Know how to manage own stress
Assessment criteria: 9.3 Describe ways to manage stress and how to access sources of support
Stress can be managed in several ways, once you have identified the symptoms and causes.
Strategies for stress management can include:
- Having a positive outlook
- Physical and mental activity
- Speaking to your manager about the issues you are experiencing
- Talking with friends and family
- Taking time out for yourself
- Joining local groups and participating in local activities
- Socialising with friends
- Using planning, time management and organisation systems
- Requesting time off or a reduced workload
- Medical advice and counselling
- Eating and sleeping properly
Learn how to access sources of support for stress management in care settings.