Stress Awareness
Course Summary
Course Code: MFO1C46Y24
Start Date: Monday 10 March 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 19:00 for 02:30 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
A 2-week live online course in the ACL Mental Health And Wellbeing Programme offering an introduction to awareness of stress, looking at the signs and impact of stress, and sharing some practical approaches to managing stress. The course offers group learning facilitated by two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health and is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents' wellbeing. To be eligible you must reside or work in Essex. No more than one course in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme to be taken per week in order to apply learning in daily life before further courses are undertaken. You will need a current laptop/PC with webcam, microphone, internet connection and be able to access websites.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must reside or work within Essex.
This course is for those wishing to gain an awareness of stress and how to manage the signs of stress. This course is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion.
What can I expect to learn?
You will gain an introduction to awareness of stress and techniques for managing signs of stress.
How will I learn?
This course is held live online in a virtual classroom. Classes are with two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health. Learning activities will include tutor presentations, group discussions, sharing ideas, group and individual activities, individual reflection and a chance to ‘check-in’ at each session in a supportive learning environment.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutors will give feedback to help you gauge your progress and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own development.
Will I have to do any work at home?
You will be encouraged to reflect on your learning between sessions and apply understanding to everyday life.
What will I need to provide?
You will need a laptop or PC with current operating system, webcam, microphone, Google browser, internet connection. A notepad and pen for notetaking.
What is the cost of this course?
There is no charge for this course. This course is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents’ wellbeing.
Are there any other costs?
None
What can I do next?
ACL offers other online courses in the Mental Health And Wellbeing Programme in a range of subjects providing techniques for self help to improve mental wellbeing in a supportive learning environment. Your tutors will be pleased to discuss activities or courses that might assist your further development.
For details of courses please see website: https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing
If you are supporting a child or young person with their wellbeing we have family learning to support your role as a parent, carer, guardian and grandparent. All our latest FREE courses can be found on our website: https://aclessex.com/community-family-learning-online/ or Facebook page: ACL Community and Family Learning.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
For general enquiries regarding the Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme, contact juliet.gill@essex.gov.uk