Foundation Skills

Mental Health Awareness

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R400.00

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Learning Outcomes

Understand the science of emotions that drives behaviour
Increase awareness of situations that pose a risk of having emotions lead to unskillful behaviour and poor decisions
Learn practical strategies to respond more skillfully as pressure, tension and complexity increase
Identify patterns, triggers and emotional habits that either drive or derail performance
Employ physical and mental techniques to manage personal and work-related stress effectively
Learn how to stay calm despite uncertainty

Description

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.


Outline

Introduction
What is Mental Health?
Signs of Mental Health Problems
Dealing with Uncertainty
The Role of Uncertainty in Life
Holding onto your ‘Stability Rocks’ (developing healthy habits and routines for a sense of control)
Taking Control! (Controlling your thoughts; Identifying (and tuning out) unproductive worrying; Practicing mindfulness; Taking action over the things you can control)
Knowledge is Power (Importance of staying up to date with the facts; Being selective and successfully controlling the impact of Social Media on your personal wellbeing)
Developing and Applying Coping Skills (Focusing on your strengths; Building a support network; 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing)
Emotional Intelligence
What is EQ Physically and Conceptually?
How to Test your EQ (Practical Assessment)
Developing Self-Awareness
Discovering your Emotional Triggers (past, present and future)
Getting a Positive Value Out of Negative Emotions
Emotional Bank Account (EBA)
Personal Boundaries
Signs of Emotional Development
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
What is Stress?
Recognising Stress Symptoms (know your limits)
Causes and Types of Stress
Understanding your Anxiety
Achieving Balance: Mind, Body and Soul
Relaxation Techniques
Stress Relief Affirmations to help you get through a stressful day
Achieving Work-Life Balance