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Stress management training

Stress management training is a group or one-to-one programme in which you learn to recognise stress early and handle it better. It combines elements of behavioural therapy, relaxation and mindfulness with practical strategies for work and daily life.

therapists
2
session length
60–120 min

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Origin and approach

The programmes are based on the psychological model of stress: stress arises when demands exceed your own resources. In studies, programmes with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy had the strongest effect on work stress.

What a session is like

Length: 60–120 min
  1. You look at what stresses you and how you have reacted so far.
  2. You practise new strategies: solving problems, setting priorities, checking stressful thoughts, planning breaks.
  3. Relaxation exercises are added, which you use in daily life between sessions.

Stress management training: what is it used for?

  • Work stress: programmes with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy were the most effective in studies.
  • Burnout: the programmes slightly reduce symptoms; changes at the workplace were often more effective in studies.

How well is the effect supported?

Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

  • Partly supported

    Stress

    Programmes with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy had the strongest effect on work stress in studies.

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  • Limited evidence

    Burnout

    Stress management and mindfulness programmes slightly reduce burnout symptoms. Changes at the workplace were often more effective in studies.

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Therapists: Stress management training

  • Portrait of Simone Graf, Stress management training in Aarau

    Simone Graf

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    Praxis Simone Graf

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    • 4.8(4)
    • Aarau
    • Languages: de · fr
    Stress management trainingMindfulness training (MBSR)Coaching
    EGK therapist register
    Price
    CHF 78–170
    Next appointment
    Available Sat, 17 Oct
  • Portrait of Marco Bianchi, Stress management training in Locarno

    Marco Bianchi

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    • 5.0(2)
    • Locarno
    • Languages: it · en
    Stress management trainingHypnotherapyMindfulness training (MBSR)
    EMREGK therapist register
    Price
    CHF 75–165

Costs and health insurance

Basic insurance
usually not.
Supplementary insurance
often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
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Good to know

  • Many programmes run over 6 to 8 weeks in small groups, some also online.
  • With persistent exhaustion, sleep problems or low mood, have a doctor check whether there is more behind it.

Training and recognition in Switzerland

Stress management classes are led by psychologists, coaches and health promotion specialists with further training. Supplementary insurers often contribute to recognised classes.

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