MANAGING STRESS & WORRY

Course overview

This interactive 6-hour live webinar provides an evidence-based overview of stress and anxiety management strategies for healthcare professionals. The course explains the psychological and physiological foundations of the stress response, including how survival behavior is produced by the brain and how acute vs chronic stress impacts health. Participants will explore cognitive-emotional patterns such as core beliefs and mood regulation, along with the mental and physical consequences of stress - especially those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasis is placed on real-world interventions, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, trauma-informed therapies such as CBT and EMDR, visualization, relaxation techniques, and the role of diet and exercise in stress resilience. The course also addresses how stress impacts healthcare delivery and provides practical methods to support patients, residents, and caregivers. Special focus is given to long-term care and interdisciplinary care environments. This training is applicable to professionals in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and healthcare administration.