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Ask The Expert : How can I regain control both at work and at home?

By Amanda Furness | 27 August 2010

Question I am a 35 year old manager who has recently returned to work following my first maternity leave. Work seems much more hectic than before, and thrown into the mix is the fact that I will be moving house next month.  Relationships at work and at home are currently ‘tricky’ – and I worry…

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Stress Management Case Study

By Jan Lawrence | 19 May 2010

Interesting case study on the HSE website about the approach Blackpool Fylde and Wyre NHS Foundation Trust have taken to managing stress using a process of employee engagement

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Podcasts

By Jan Lawrence | 11 November 2009

Tweet You can listen to our Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques podcasts using the links below:     CUSP: Stress Management Training for Managers-Podcast A good working climate is one where stress is largely prevented.  While we cannot, in all likelihood, eliminate all stress, much of it could be prevented.  In this podcast Dot Gourlay…

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Stress Tips

By Jan Lawrence | 14 August 2009

Did you know that in the Resources section of our website we have various articles and guides, including a section entitled “Tips for Managing Your Own Stress”

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Communicating with people who are absent with stress

By Jan Lawrence | 26 August 2008

Stress-related absence can appear to be a difficult issue for managers to deal with. There is still a stigma associated with mental health problems. Managers are often reluctant to communicate with absent employees because they fear they will be accused of bullying and harassment.

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CUSP™ Control Enablers

By Jan Lawrence | 12 June 2008

Research and experience tells us that if you can:

Enable increased perception of control;
Reduce uncertainty, and the associated anxiety and insecurity;
Provide support, especially in highly pressurised or stressful situations;
Tackle sources of pressure (stressors) in your work area…
..then you will minimise the risk of stress-related illness and increase wellbeing and performance at work.

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