StressOutDays
Company Workshops 2024-2025
Stress regulation & personal boundaries setting at the workplace
Stress itself needs no introduction. It has become such an integral part of our lives that we’ve grown accustomed to it and may, at times, even seek it out unconsciously.
In this two-part workshop, we will explore stress from a novel perspective. We’ll examine its positive aspects and adaptive features, as well as distinguish between healthy and unhealthy stress. Building on the latest research findings in neuropsychology, the workshop will deepen our understanding of how the body forms and responds to stress reactions. Supported by practical techniques, we will focus on proven methods to help you manage stress with ease and confidence.
Our primary focus will be on providing an in-depth look at one of the leading causes of workplace stress: mismanagement of personal boundaries. This includes the lack of boundary-setting, miscommunication around boundaries, and developing appropriate responses when boundaries are crossed.
Agenda
Part 1
Part 1 will introduce you to the theory of stress management by addressing the following questions:
- What occurs in our bodies when we experience stress?
- What are the functions of stress, and how can it benefit us?
- What do the terms ‘Eustress’ and ‘Chronic Stress’ mean?
- What are the consequences of mismanaging personal boundaries in the workplace?
- What is the essence and protective value of personal boundaries?
- What types of boundaries exist?
- What are the principles of boundary communication, and what constitutes a violation?
Estimated duration: 90 min
Format: Presentation + Open discussion
Participation: no limitation on number of participants
Part 2*
Part 2 is optional and designed for those who wish to delve deeper into stress management through practical methods.
This session follows a workshop format, limiting participants to 20–25 to ensure an optimal flow of activities.
Part 2 can also be customized to meet the specific needs of the participants, with the following options available:
Option 1: Neurographica
This option provides an opportunity to work with the Neurographica method, allowing participants to practice techniques for regulating stress levels and establishing or reinforcing boundaries.
More about the method: here
Estimated duration: 90 minutes
Option 2: Personal Boundaries Role-Play & Psychointegrative approach
In this workshop, we will practice and experience firsthand how to communicate and reinforce personal boundaries. We will use psycho-integrative exercises to deepen understanding and strengthen skills throughout the session.
About the Project
This workshop is part of the STRESSOUT project, designed to provide tools for the prevention and management of stress in both personal and professional contexts. Through this project, six partner organizations are collaboratively developing an innovative training course that includes experiential learning activities, empowering employers and employees alike to effectively manage workplace stress and prevent burnout.
Learn more about the project at: www.stressout-project.eu.
During the event, the participants will be asked to complete an attendance list with their name, organisation and signature. The data will only be used for the purpose of the project documentation, according to ERASMUS+ rules and GDPR legislation.
Photos from the event will be published on the social media accounts of the E-Business Academy and the project.
The project is supported by the ERASMUS+ programme of the European Commission.
Workshop Speakers
Gergana Deenichina
Gergana holds a Master’s degree in IT and is the founder and manager of the E-business Academy. She is also a co-founder of the European Digital Learning Network (DLEARN) and the InterArt Foundation, with extensive experience as a manager.
A certified personal and business coach, consultant, and mentor with over 20 years of experience, Gergana is also an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Neurographica Instructor.
She is actively engaged in initiatives that support adult training and promote professional and personal development through innovative methods. Additionally, Gergana is one of the founders of the LadyLeader initiative.
Velina Dragiyska
Velina has Master’s degrees in Psychology and Law and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Neuropsychology & Therapy at Medical University Plovdiv.
In her work, she has launched multiple social initiatives and is a TEDx speaker and consultant, specializing in sustainable internal and external change.
As co-founder of the InterArt Foundation, Velina focuses on developing personal potential through unconventional psychological methods and leads its psycho-educational programs.
With extensive experience in individual and organizational counseling, Velina has, in recent years, also dedicated her work to supporting children deprived of parental care in the country.
She is the author of Invisible Lines, a project dedicated to the healthy establishment of personal boundaries.
Private practice as a counseling psychologist: www.soulandwords.com.
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