Stress Counselling in the Workplace

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One
  • Employee Assistance Programmes
    • Introduction
    • The Cost to Industry
    • The Cost of an Employee Assistance Programme
• Lesson Two
  • Exploring the Need
    • The Role of the Counsellor
    • The Range of the Programme
    • Key Influences
    • Questioning
• Lesson Three
  • Establishing a Programme
    • History
    • Similarities and Differences
    • Creating and Maintaining an Effective EAP
    • Functions of the Employee Assistance Counsellor
• Lesson Four
  • Facilitating Training Programmes
    • Awareness Programme
    • Documentation
    • Assessment
    • Treatment Options
• Lesson Five
  • Substance Abuse in the Workplace
    • Behavioural Signs and Symptoms
    • Managing the Problem
    • Company Structure to Facilitate an Alcohol/Drug Policy within the EAP
• Lesson Six
  • The Company Policy
    • The Objectives of the Policy
    • Principles of the Policy
    • Criteria
    • The Policy Statement