UPCOMING DATE(s)

 

29th July-2nd August 2024 (CONFIRMED)

 

This is a practical training program designed for school leaders, administrators, staff, and management teams working in the educational sector. The course aims to help participants understand, manage, and reduce the stress commonly experienced in their roles, ultimately promoting a balanced and healthier work-life environment.

 

Throughout the course, participants will learn to recognize the sources of stress unique to the educational field and understand how stress can impact their roles. They'll explore a range of stress management techniques, such as self-care practices, mindfulness, relaxation, and strategies to maintain physical health. The program also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive school environment that promotes stress resilience among staff and encourages work-life balance. Participants will gain skills to cope with stress-related challenges, including decision-making, conflict management, and effective time management.

 

By the end of the course, participants will have the tools to reduce stress, enhance their well-being, and prevent burnout. They will develop personalized stress management plans, promoting balance and sustainability in their school management roles.

1. Identify and Manage Stressors: Recognize the sources of stress unique to school management and develop strategies to effectively manage them.

2. Implement Stress Reduction Techniques: Apply stress reduction techniques, including self-care practices, mindfulness, relaxation, and physical health strategies, to alleviate stress.

3. Foster a Well-Being Culture: Create a supportive and well-being-focused school environment to promote stress resilience among staff and encourage work-life balance.

4. Develop Coping Strategies: Develop coping skills to handle stress-related challenges, including decision-making, conflict management, time management, and effective crisis communication.

5. Enhance Work-Life Balance: Learn how to strike a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, reducing the risk of burnout and maintaining long-term effectiveness.

6. Personalized Stress Management Plan: Develop a personalized stress management action plan, tailored to their unique needs and roles in school management.

7. Networking and Support: Discover and connect with networking and support resources to maintain and further develop stress management and well-being strategies in their school management roles.

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday in the morning. 

 

Day 1 - Monday: Understanding School-Related Stress

 

Welcoming and Course Introduction

Recognizing Sources of Stress in School Leadership & Identifying Early Warning Signs of Burnout

Impact of Stress on School Management

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Stress Management

Strategies for Effective Stress Self-Assessment

 

Day 2 - Tuesday: Stress Management Techniques

 

Stress Reduction Strategies for School Leaders: Self-Care and Well-Being Practices

Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

Time Management for Stress Reduction

Balancing Work and Life Responsibilities

Techniques for Managing Stress-Inducing Situations

 

Day 3 - Wednesday: Cultivating a Supportive School Environment

 

Promoting Stress Resilience and developing a Well-Being Culture in the School Community

Encouraging Work-Life Balance for School Personnel

Stress-Reduction Workshops for Staff

Implementing Wellness Programs in the School

 

Day 4 - Thursday: Coping with Stress-Related Challenges

 

Stress-Related Decision-Making and Problem Solving

Managing Conflict and Difficult Conversations

Effective Time Management and Prioritization

Stress and Crisis Communication

 

Day 5 - Friday: Achieving Balance and Sustainability

 

Recap of Stress Management Strategies

Developing a Personalized Stress Management Action Plan

Course Evaluation and Future Well-Being Planning

Certificate Presentation

Validation of Erasmus+ mobility documents