Wellness in the Workplace and at Leisure

This course is designed to promote employee wellness by providing those within the public safety profession with an understanding of the types of stressors that occur in their professional and personal lives. They will be able to apply the skills they learn concerning diet, exercise, healthy habits, and the benefits of obtaining good sleep in the effort to promote their overall wellness.

Class Topics

• Understanding different types of stress
• Understanding the effects of stress on the body and mind
• How stress leads to depression
• Ways to combat stress
• The importance of good nutrition and exercise
• The impact of energy drinks and alcohol
• Ways to prevent and alleviate stress
• Resources when stressors surpass coping