About this course
This comprehensive course is designed specifically for dental professionals who aim to enhance their stress management skills and look at a range of effective relaxation techniques. Covering nine key approaches, it will equip you with practical tools and insights to identify which strategies best support your well-being and optimise performance in challenging dental environments.
Throughout this course, we’ll look into nine different methodologies for managing stress, including cognitive approaches like CBT and the CBT Five-Part Model, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-based strategies—all tailored to the demands faced by dental professionals. You’ll gain insights into the specific benefits of each technique, allowing you to look at and identify the methods that align best with your stress management goals and professional environment.
This introductory course also serves as a guide, offering a well-rounded overview of each technique. It is designed to help you select which of these nine techniques you might wish to look at further in-depth through specialised courses:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Acceptance-Based Stress Management
- CBT Techniques for Stress Management
- Mindfulness
- Physical Exercise for Stress Management
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques
- Resilience Training
- Self-Compassion
- The CBT Five-Part Model for Stress Management
Learning to manage stress effectively and maintain emotional well-being is essential for dental professionals facing high-pressure situations. This course provides valuable strategies to enhance focus, build resilience, and maintain a balanced approach to patient care and self-care.
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
- The course provided invaluable techniques that helped me manage stress much more effectively.
- I've noticed a significant improvement in my emotional regulation and patient interactions after applying the CBT strategies.
- Mindfulness practices from the course have enhanced my focus during procedures.
- Learning about self-compassion has reduced my professional burnout and improved my well-being.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation and visualisation techniques have become essential tools in my stress management toolkit.
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 effective stress management techniques to enhance their well-being and patient care.
Course Objectives:
• Introduce CBT and mindfulness techniques for stress management.
• Provide practical strategies for building resilience and self-compassion.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes:
• Understand and apply CBT techniques to reframe negative thoughts.
• Use the CBT Five-Part Model to map and manage stress responses.
• Develop mindfulness practices to enhance present-moment awareness.
• Incorporate self-compassion into daily routines to reduce self-criticism.
• Implement relaxation techniques like PMR and visualisation for immediate stress relief.
GDC Development Outcome: A, B
Learning content:
Cognitive Approaches to Stress Management: CBT Techniques and the CBT Five-Part Model | Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS): Practising Presence and Letting Go | Building Resilience and Practising Self-Compassion for Long-Term Well-Being | Physical and Relaxation Techniques: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Visualisation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Physical Exercise for Stress Management: Enhancing Resilience and Well-Being | Summary of Techniques
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Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques for Dental Professionals
Course Description
Cognitive Approaches to Stress Management: CBT Techniques and the CBT Five-Part Model
This section introduces Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as an effective method for managing stress by altering negative thought patterns. It covers the key benefits of CBT in reframing thoughts and emotional regulation, and provides a step-by-step approach to applying CBT techniques in a dental setting. The section also details the CBT Five-Part Model, which helps in understanding and managing stress responses by mapping thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, behaviour, and environment.
Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS): Practising Presence and Letting Go
This part focuses on mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies for stress management. Mindfulness is highlighted as a tool for present-moment awareness to reduce stress reactions and enhance focus. Acceptance-Based Stress Management (ABS) is explained as a method to accept uncontrollable stressors, focusing on reactions instead. The section provides practical steps for integrating mindfulness and ABS into daily practice.
Building Resilience and Practising Self-Compassion for Long-Term Well-Being
This section emphasises the development of resilience and self-compassion to enhance well-being among dental professionals. It covers resilience training techniques to improve adaptability and reduce burnout risk, promoting a proactive mindset. The practice of self-compassion is highlighted for its role in reducing self-criticism and enhancing emotional resilience, offering practical guidance on how to cultivate it in professional settings.
Physical and Relaxation Techniques: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Visualisation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The final section presents physical relaxation techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and visualisation to alleviate physical stress symptoms. It also introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a means to align actions with personal values, enhancing resilience and emotional flexibility. Practical steps are provided for implementing these techniques to support stress management and overall mental clarity.
Course Completion
Participants will complete a feedback survey and take a multiple-choice exam. Upon passing, they will receive a GDC-compliant CPD certificate. The course provides dental professionals with essential tools for managing stress, enhancing patient care, and fostering a balanced professional life.