Managing Anxiety
This course explains what anxiety is, how everyday worry differs from an anxiety disorder, and the common signs and workplace triggers. You will practise simple techniques such as slow breathing, grounding and challenging unhelpful thoughts, and learn when and how to seek help and how to support a colleague. It is awareness training and is not a substitute for professional help.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what anxiety is and why it happens
- ✓Distinguish between everyday worry and anxiety that may need professional support
- ✓Recognise the physical, emotional and behavioural signs of anxiety and common triggers at work
- ✓Use practical techniques such as slow breathing, grounding and challenging unhelpful thoughts
- ✓Know when and how to seek help, and how to support a colleague who is anxious
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding anxiety
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Signs and triggers
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Practical techniques
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Seeking help and supporting others
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate