Stress Management: Mastering Calm & Resilience in Shreveport, LA

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About this Event

Stress Management: Mastering Calm & Resilience

📜 Certification: Kogniora Global Certificate of Completion

📅 Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)

🏫 Format: Live Instructor-Led (In-Person or Virtual) | Includes Food & Beverages

🗣 Language: English

🎯 CEU Credits: .8

Course Overview & Detailed Program Content

Stress is an unavoidable part of modern professional and personal life. Deadlines, competing priorities, workplace pressures, changing expectations, difficult situations, and personal responsibilities can all contribute to stress. While some stress can provide energy and motivation, prolonged or unmanaged stress can negatively affect productivity, decision-making, relationships, well-being, and overall quality of life.

Kogniora Global's Stress Management program provides participants with practical strategies for understanding stress, identifying personal stressors, and developing healthier ways to respond to challenging situations. Rather than focusing only on eliminating stress, the program helps participants understand how they experience stress and how they can make intentional choices to manage it more effectively.

Participants will explore the difference between stress and eustress, examine the Triple A Approach—Alter, Avoid, and Accept, and learn how lifestyle habits such as nutrition, exercise, and sleep can contribute to stress reduction. The program also introduces practical approaches for organizing daily routines, managing responsibilities, and creating environments that support relaxation and recovery.

The course provides participants with a range of environmental and physical relaxation techniques, including creating a personal sanctuary, using music, finding humor, deep breathing, soothing stretches, meditation, and progressive tension-and-relaxation techniques. Participants will also explore strategies for coping with major life events, building support systems, creating practical response plans, and recognizing when additional help may be appropriate.

Through interactive discussions, workplace scenarios, practical exercises, reflection activities, and a structured three-week challenge, participants will have opportunities to identify their own stressors, develop practical action plans, establish healthier habits, and evaluate their progress over time. The program is designed to provide practical, immediately applicable strategies that support greater resilience, focus, well-being, and effectiveness.

What You’ll Learn

During this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Understand what stress is and how it affects everyday life.
• Recognize positive and negative forms of stress.
• Identify personal stressors and stressful situations.
• Use the Alter, Avoid, and Accept approach.
• Develop healthier eating, exercise, and sleep habits.
• Organize daily responsibilities to reduce unnecessary pressure.
• Use practical relaxation techniques to manage tension.
• Incorporate breathing, stretching, meditation, and relaxation into daily routines.
• Build a support system during challenging periods.
• Recognize when additional support may be needed.
• Create healthier habits through a structured three-week challenge.
• Develop a practical, personalized stress-management action plan.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• Managers
• Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• HR Professionals
• Working Professionals
• Project Managers
• Administrative Professionals
• Customer-Facing Professionals
• Employees Managing High Workloads
• Professionals Experiencing Workplace Pressure
• Individuals Seeking Better Stress-Management Strategies
• Anyone interested in improving personal resilience and well-being

Why Enroll in This Program?

Stress can affect productivity, focus, relationships, decision-making, and overall well-being when it is not managed effectively. This program provides participants with practical strategies for understanding their stress responses and choosing appropriate approaches for managing different situations.

Rather than relying on a single technique, participants will develop a broader toolkit that includes lifestyle improvements, problem-solving, boundaries, routines, environmental relaxation, physical relaxation, support systems, and habit-building. The structured three-week challenge also encourages participants to continue applying what they learn beyond the classroom.

Course Modules
Module 1 – Getting Started

The program begins by creating an open and supportive learning environment where participants can reflect on their experiences with stress and identify what they hope to gain from the workshop. Participants will be introduced to the workshop objectives, structure, and expectations while establishing personal learning goals. The opening activities provide a foundation for exploring stress in a practical and constructive way throughout the program.

Key Topics

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Understanding Stress

Participants will develop a practical understanding of stress and how it can influence everyday life. The session explores what stress is, introduces the concept of eustress, and examines the Triple A Approach as a framework for responding to stressful situations. Participants will begin considering how different circumstances may require different responses and how greater awareness can lead to more intentional stress-management choices.

Key Topics

• What Is Stress?
• What Is Eustress?
• Understanding the Triple A Approach

Module 3: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

Lifestyle habits can have an important influence on how individuals experience and manage stress. Participants will explore three fundamental areas—eating properly, exercising regularly, and sleeping well. The session encourages participants to consider how everyday habits can support energy, recovery, and overall well-being. Through reflection and practical discussion, participants will identify realistic lifestyle improvements that may contribute to better stress management.

Key Topics

• Eating Properly
• Exercising Regularly
• Sleeping Well

Module 4: Altering the Situation

The first component of the Triple A Approach is Alter—taking practical action when a stressful situation can be changed. Participants will learn how to identify situations where action is appropriate and develop effective responses rather than simply accepting unnecessary sources of stress. The session encourages practical problem-solving and helps participants focus their energy on changes they can realistically influence.

Key Topics

• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module 5: Avoiding the Situation

The second component of the Triple A Approach is Avoid. Not every stressful situation requires direct engagement, and participants will explore circumstances where stepping away, limiting exposure, or preventing unnecessary stress may be an appropriate strategy. The session focuses on identifying situations where avoidance can be useful and developing thoughtful actions that protect time, energy, and well-being.

Key Topics

• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module 6: Accepting the Situation

The third component of the Triple A Approach is Accept. Some situations cannot be changed or avoided, making acceptance an important part of effective stress management. Participants will explore how to identify these situations and create appropriate responses that allow them to move forward without unnecessary emotional or mental resistance. The session emphasizes practical acceptance and constructive action.

Key Topics

• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

Module 7: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Well-designed routines can reduce unnecessary decision-making and create greater structure in daily life. Participants will explore practical ways to organize recurring responsibilities, including planning meals, organizing household chores, and using to-do lists. The session demonstrates how simple systems can reduce mental clutter, improve organization, and create greater predictability in everyday routines.

Key Topics

• Planning Meals
• Organizing Chores
• Using a To-Do List

Module 8: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

The environment around us can influence how relaxed or stressed we feel. Participants will explore practical techniques for creating a more relaxing environment, including finding a personal sanctuary, using music, and incorporating humor. The session encourages participants to identify environmental strategies that help them step away from pressure, reset their attention, and create moments of relaxation during demanding periods.

Key Topics

• Finding a Sanctuary
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humor

Module 9: Physical Relaxation Techniques

Participants will explore practical physical techniques for reducing tension and promoting relaxation. The session introduces soothing stretches, deep breathing, tensing and relaxing exercises, and meditation. Participants will have the opportunity to understand and practice techniques that can be incorporated into everyday routines to help manage physical and mental tension.

Key Topics

• Soothing Stretches
• Deep Breathing
• Tensing and Relaxing
• Meditation

Module 10: Coping with Major Events

Major life events can create significant emotional and practical challenges. Participants will explore strategies for navigating stressful periods by establishing a support system, creating a practical plan, and recognizing when it may be appropriate to seek additional help. The session emphasizes preparation, connection, and self-awareness as important elements of coping during particularly demanding circumstances.

Key Topics

• Establishing a Support System
• Creating a Plan
• Knowing When to Seek Help

Module 11: Our Challenge to You

The final learning module turns stress-management concepts into an ongoing personal practice. Participants will be introduced to a structured three-week challenge that begins with recording stressful events, progresses to identifying stressors and creating a plan, and then focuses on establishing new habits. Participants will review and evaluate their progress, helping them transform workshop learning into practical and sustainable behavior changes.

Key Topics

• Creating a Stress Log
• Week One: Recording Events
• Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan
• Week Three: Creating New Habits
• Reviewing and Evaluating

Module 12: Wrapping Up

The program concludes by bringing together the key concepts and practical strategies covered throughout the workshop. Participants will reflect on their learning, revisit topics identified during the Parking Lot activity, and consider the strategies most relevant to their personal circumstances. They will complete action plans and evaluations, leaving with clear next steps for continuing to develop healthier stress-management habits.

Activities Include

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans
• Evaluations

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome, Introductions & Understanding Stress

Info: Participants will be introduced to the workshop objectives, learning outcomes, and expectations while beginning to explore their own experiences with stress. The session provides an opportunity to discuss common sources of pressure and consider how stress can influence personal and professional effectiveness. Participants will establish individual learning goals and prepare for a practical exploration of strategies that can help them manage stress more intentionally.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Understanding Stress, Eustress & the Triple A Approach

Info: Participants will explore what stress is and how it can affect everyday life. The session introduces eustress and examines how some forms of stress can be experienced differently from harmful or overwhelming stress. Participants will also be introduced to the Triple A Approach—Alter, Avoid, and Accept, providing a practical framework for thinking about different stressful situations and selecting an appropriate response.

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea/Coffee Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Building a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

Info: management. The session focuses on eating properly, exercising regularly, and sleeping well while encouraging participants to consider the relationship between daily habits and overall well-being. Through reflection and practical discussion, participants will identify realistic lifestyle adjustments that can support greater energy, recovery, and resilience.

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
The Triple A Approach: Alter, Avoid & Accept

Info: Participants will examine all three elements of the Triple A Approach in greater depth. They will explore how to identify situations that can be altered, circumstances where avoidance may be appropriate, and situations that require acceptance. Through practical scenarios and guided exercises, participants will learn how to distinguish between these approaches and create effective actions that are appropriate to the circumstances they face.

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Using Routines to Reduce Daily Stress

Info: Participants will explore how routines and organization can reduce unnecessary mental pressure. The session focuses on planning meals, organizing chores, and using to-do lists to create greater structure in everyday responsibilities. Participants will consider how simple routines can reduce decision fatigue, improve organization, and create a more manageable approach to recurring personal and professional tasks.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Environmental Relaxation Techniques

Info: Participants will discover practical ways to use their environment to support relaxation and recovery. The session explores finding a personal sanctuary, using music, and incorporating humor as tools for creating moments of calm. Participants will reflect on the environments and activities that help them recharge and identify ways to intentionally incorporate relaxation into demanding days.

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Physical Relaxation Techniques

Info: Participants will be introduced to practical techniques for releasing tension and promoting relaxation. The session includes soothing stretches, deep breathing, tensing and relaxing exercises, and meditation. Participants will explore how these techniques can be incorporated into everyday routines and practiced during periods of stress to support greater calm and physical relaxation.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon Refreshment Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Coping with Major Events & Building Support

Info: Participants will explore strategies for managing periods of significant stress and major life events. The session focuses on establishing a support system, creating a practical plan, and recognizing when it may be appropriate to seek additional help. Through discussion and scenarios, participants will consider how preparation, connection, and awareness can support more constructive responses during particularly challenging circumstances.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Creating New Habits Through the Stress-Management Challenge

Info: Participants will explore the three-week challenge designed to turn stress-management concepts into practical habits. The session introduces the process of recording stressful events, identifying individual stressors, creating response plans, establishing new habits, and reviewing progress. Participants will begin developing a personal approach for continuing their stress-management practice beyond the training session.

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Workshop Review, Action Planning & Closing

Info: The program concludes with a review of key concepts, participant reflections, and discussion of lessons learned. Participants will identify the stress-management strategies most relevant to their own circumstances and complete practical action plans for continued application. The session provides an opportunity to commit to specific changes and establish a clear path for developing healthier stress-management habits.