Stress Management Training

Overview | Stress Management Training Courses

The Health and Safety Executive reports that 17.1 million workdays are lost each year in the UK due to workplace stress. You feel this cost directly in the quiet exhaustion during team meetings, the creep of missed deadlines, and the departure of talented people.

The typical reaction is to manage the crisis after it has already started. This course shows you how to change the conditions that create it.

This program provides a new way to think about pressure. A certain amount of pressure creates focus, but too much leads to a sharp decline in performance. The objective is to give your people the awareness and skills to identify their position on that performance curve.

This stress management training provides the tools to manage internal responses and maintain high performance, even when external demands are high. It helps you shift from being a crisis manager to a leader who creates the conditions for sustained success.

It also links closely with wider management training, ensuring managers are equipped to recognise stress in their teams and take practical steps to support them.

Course Content

Here is an example of an in-house, customised course we can run for you. We can deliver this course exactly as it is below, or we can tweak it to suit your requirements.

Building Stress Management Foundations

• Define stress and understand its impact on well-being and productivity.
• Identify common stress triggers and responses.
• Explore individual attitudes toward stress management.
• Assess personal needs for managing stress effectively.

Effective Communication Under Stress

• Develop skills for clear and calm communication during stressful situations.
• Learn strategies to manage emotions and stay composed.
• Ensure consistent, supportive communication within teams.

Building Resilience and Coping Mechanisms

• Practice techniques for building resilience under pressure.
• Explore relaxation and mindfulness exercises.
• Set personal and professional boundaries for well-being.

Time Management for Stress Reduction

• Learn effective time management techniques to reduce stress.
• Explore prioritisation strategies to manage workloads efficiently.
• Understand the importance of scheduling breaks and downtime.

Supporting Others in Stressful Times

• Recognise signs of stress in others.
• Develop skills to offer support and guidance to team members.
• Promote a positive, stress-aware workplace culture.

Key Features

Stress Management Training

Learn the latest techniques and strategies to manage stress effectively. All delivered in an engaging way that is easy to understand and implement by top trainers.

Embed The Learning

Learning stress management skills is one thing, but applying them daily is another! Our courses include practical methods to help you embed these skills into your routine.

Certification

All our solutions are assured by the Institute of Leadership and Management and are CPD certified, ensuring the stress management training you receive is of the highest quality.

What Learners Say

Our learners share that the stress management skills they gain help them work more effectively under pressure. Please check out our independent Feefo reviews to see for yourself.

On-Going Support

All learners will receive 3 months access to our sister company Skillshub’s eLearning platform. They also benefit from ongoing email and phone support.

Similar Learners

Our courses are ideal if you’re new to stress management or looking to enhance your skills. Many learners have similar goals, creating a supportive group dynamic.

FAQs about Stress Management Training

What Is Stress Management Training?

Stress management training is a structured learning process that gives you practical skills and techniques to handle workplace pressure.

It shows you how to reduce the negative effects of stress and improve your personal well-being. It is also a valuable part of manager training, since managers are expected to recognise stress in their teams and take proactive steps to reduce it.

The training goes beyond simple coping tips. It helps you understand the Pressure-Performance Curve, a model that shows how a certain amount of pressure can improve performance, while too much causes it to decline into distress.

The course teaches you how to recognise where you are on that curve and gives you the tools to stay in the high-performance zone. As a specialist in this field, MTD Training is a stress management training provider that concentrates on building these sustainable resilience skills.

The overall aim is to give you a reliable system to identify your personal stress triggers, manage your response, and regain a sense of control over your workload and well-being.

What Are The Benefits Of Stress Management Training?

Stress management training improves wellbeing, reduces absence, and helps people perform at their best.

The benefits can be measured both in business results and in culture. Research shows that organisations investing in mental health support see significant returns through reduced absenteeism, higher productivity, and lower staff turnover.

For individuals, the training provides practical tools to manage pressure, maintain focus, and stay resilient in demanding situations. It also creates a healthier work environment by building psychological safety, where employees feel able to speak openly without fear of blame. This cultural shift boosts morale and engagement, ensuring that managers and teams not only cope with stress but use pressure positively to drive performance.

What Does The Training Cover?

The training addresses two areas: the work environment itself and a person’s internal response to it.

Our method focuses on stress as both an external event and your personal appraisal of it. This means we address the problem from both sides. Many leadership courses also highlight this dual focus, teaching managers that creating the right environment is just as important as supporting individuals in how they respond.

Focusing on the Organisation (The Stressors)

First, we give your managers a practical lens to assess and improve the work environment. You’ll learn to apply the HSE’s Management Standards, a framework for auditing the six key sources of workplace stress: Demands, Control, Support, Relationships, Role, and Change. This gives you a structured way to lessen the root causes of pressure before they grow.

Focusing on the Individual (The Response)

Second, we build the individual skills that change how your team members appraise and manage pressure. This is where the technical skills are introduced:

• Cognitive Skills: You’ll learn cognitive reframing techniques, derived from CBT. This is a powerful tool for identifying and changing the negative thought patterns that turn manageable pressure into debilitating distress.
• Physiological Skills: You’ll learn practical somatic techniques to directly influence your body’s stress response. This means consciously calming your ‘fight-or-flight’ system and activating your ‘rest and digest’ response.
• Communication Skills: You’ll build competence in assertive communication. We provide you with structured models to handle difficult conversations, manage conflict, and set clear professional boundaries.

What Options Are Available For Delivery?

Because every team works differently, we provide several delivery formats. This allows you to choose the one that is most effective for your specific situation and schedule.

• In-Person Workshops: This format is best for direct interaction and practising new skills together as a group. It is a powerful way to build team cohesion through a shared learning event.
• Live Virtual Training: A good choice for teams spread across different locations or working remotely. This format provides consistent instruction for everyone at the same time.
• Blended Learning Programs: This method combines self-paced online learning for foundational knowledge with live workshops for intensive skill practice.
• One-to-One Executive Coaching: We provide targeted, confidential support for senior leaders dealing with high-stakes pressure or guiding cultural change.

Every format centres on practical application. The objective is for your team to leave with skills they can apply at work immediately.

Make An Enquiry

Please call us on 0333 320 2883, email us at info@mtdtraining.com or complete our form below with any questions that you may have and we will get back to you.