About this course
This comprehensive course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their ability to manage stress with a focus on acceptance-based techniques. It will equip you with practical strategies to reduce mental strain and promote resilience in the dental practice environment.
Our course looks into the principles of Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS), providing insights into effective techniques for accepting and managing inevitable stressors. You will learn to distinguish between controllable and uncontrollable stressors, refine your responses to challenging situations, and cultivate a resilient mindset.
The ability to manage stress effectively is very important for dental professionals. This course offers an in-depth exploration of acceptance-based practices, enhancing your capacity to maintain balance and prevent burnout, ultimately leading to improved patient care and interaction.
This course is relevant to dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, and other dental care professionals.
CPD Time: 1 hours (1 CPD Credit)
Customer feedback on this course
- This course offered practical and applicable strategies for managing stress in my daily practice.
- ABS has significantly improved my resilience to workplace pressures.
- I now handle patient interactions with greater calm and professionalism.
- The focus on acceptance has helped reduce my mental strain and prevent burnout.
- I found the stress-relief techniques easy to integrate into my routine and highly effective.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
To equip dental professionals with practical strategies for managing stress through acceptance-based methods to improve their well-being and resilience.
Course Objectives:
• Understand the principles of Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS).
• Learn techniques to distinguish between controllable and uncontrollable stressors.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes:
• Reduce mental strain by integrating acceptance-based strategies.
• Increase emotional resilience through practical exercises.
• Improve patient interactions by maintaining calm responses.
• Prevent burnout by focusing on controllable aspects of stress.
• Enhance problem-solving skills with a focus on effective action.
GDC Development Outcome: A, B
Learning content:
Introduction to Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS) | Techniques for Practising Acceptance in High-Stress Situations | The Control vs. Acceptance Distinction: Letting Go of the Unchangeable | Stress-Relief Methods for Maintaining Balance: Journaling, Relaxation, and Reflection
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Acceptance-Based Stress Management for Dental Professionals
Course Description
Introduction
Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS) is an approach that helps professionals manage stress through acceptance and response rather than resistance. This section provides an overview of ABS, its relevance to dental professionals, and how it differs from methods that focus solely on changing stressors.
Understanding ABS
Looks at the role of acceptance in managing unavoidable stressors in dentistry, such as time constraints, patient interactions, and unpredictable situations. Emphasises acknowledging the uncontrollable aspects of stress and focusing on how to respond effectively.
Benefits of ABS
Discusses the benefits of ABS for dental professionals, including reduced mental strain, increased emotional resilience, improved patient interactions, and prevention of burnout, highlighting how ABS can maintain professional well-being.
Comparison with ACT
Compares ABS with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), highlighting the focus on acceptance of unchangeable stressors and energy management in ABS, tailored specifically for high-stress work environments.
Practising Acceptance
Covers techniques for practising acceptance in high-stress situations, including reframing thoughts, mindfulness, and radical acceptance to reduce resistance and foster productive responses.
Control vs. Acceptance
Introduces the core ABS principle of distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable stressors. Outlines steps to identify, categorise, and respond to stressors appropriately, focusing on acceptance and actionable steps.
Stress-Relief Techniques
Presents stress-relief methods like journaling, relaxation exercises, and reflection to support acceptance, reduce tension, and maintain balance in a demanding dental environment.
Course Completion
Participants will engage in practical exercises, complete a feedback survey, and earn a CPD certificate upon successful completion, reinforcing the application of ABS techniques in their daily practice.