HLT 418V Week 4 Assignment – Dealing with Stress and Violence in the Workplace

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Working in the health care industry often puts health care professionals in the line of danger from ill patients, stressed families, overburdened health care facilities, and the many situations and locations in which each individual works. The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CIS) Management Tool has been designed to decrease the stress levels of those that experienced or witnessed violence or trauma. This link is one that you can look at in order to write you paper.

Workplace violence: Differences in perceptions of nursing work between those exposed and those not exposed: A cross-sector analysis.

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Write a 1,250-1,500-word paper describing the CIS. Be sure to specifically address:

What are the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral reactions to stress?

Can you name at least three professions that are at risk and would have utilized the tool?

What is the purpose of using the tool?

What is the expected outcome from utilizing this stress management tool?

Do you believe the tool to be useful in decreasing stress and coping with violence in the workplace? Why or why not?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Dealing with Stress and Violence in the Workplace

Introduction

If you’re like me, you’ve probably experienced some stress at work. Whether it’s due to a poor performance review, disagreeing with your manager or any number of other things that happen in the workplace, it can be hard not to feel anxious about your job. This isn’t healthy and shouldn’t be tolerated. However, there are ways to deal with stress and violence in the workplace that aren’t as obvious—and they’re surprisingly simple! In this article I’ll tell you everything I’ve learned over my years dealing with these situations so that hopefully someday soon there won’t be any need for this guide.

Be kind to yourself.

You are a human, and so are your feelings. It’s okay to be sad or angry, but it’s also important to recognize that these emotions can become overwhelming and take over your life. If you feel overwhelmed by stress, consider taking some time away from work to relax and have fun with friends or family.

Be kind to yourself by being honest with yourself if what you think is the best way forward isn’t working out as well as expected—and don’t beat yourself up over mistakes! Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned; nobody has all of the answers when we’re faced with difficult situations in our lives (or at work). Be kind by remembering that everyone makes mistakes sometimes: even people who have achieved many successes have had failures along their path towards success too!

Don’t be afraid to take time off of work.

If you’re dealing with physical or emotional stress in the workplace, it’s important to take time off. It helps you recover and recharge your batteries so that when you return, it’s easier for you to deal with those emotions again.

If taking a mental health day sounds too much like work avoidance (and yes, sometimes it can feel like that), consider asking for a vacation day instead! Many employers are flexible when it comes time for their employees’ vacations—and they want their employees to be happy and healthy after all!

Find a way to benefit those in need.

• Volunteer. Work for a local charity and give your time to those in need, or donate money to causes that have helped you or someone else in the past.

• Give back to your community through volunteering at a school event, going door-to-door with other people interested in helping out their neighbors’ children, or even just picking up trash along the street so it doesn’t pile up and attract rodents who are looking for food sources nearby (this is especially important if there’s not enough rain).

• Help others by giving them a hand when they’re struggling with something—whether that means lending an ear while they vent about their boss/sibling/spouse/etc., giving advice when needed on how best handle certain situations (like how best handle an argument), or simply listening intently without judgment until both parties feel better about themselves after having spoken openly about their feelings towards each other

Don’t be afraid to talk to someone about your feelings, whether it’s your co-workers, friends, family or a professional.

Don’t be afraid to talk to someone about your feelings, whether it’s your co-workers, friends, family or a professional. Talking can help you feel better and get ideas for dealing with stress. It can also help you find solutions to problems and connect with people who care about you.

Take advantage of the services offered by your employer.

If you’re having trouble managing stress at work, your employer may have a program or resource that can help. For example, many companies offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) or counseling services. These are usually free of charge and available to all employees who need them. In addition, many companies host workshops on stress management techniques; these workshops usually include an overview of the topic as well as hands-on exercises designed to help participants apply what they’ve learned in the session.

If you’re interested in learning more about why our bodies react the way they do when faced with high levels of stress, consider taking part in one of these courses:

Find an activity you enjoy that doesn’t involve work.

• Find an activity you enjoy that doesn’t involve work.

• You don’t have to be a top athlete or join your local chess club to find something fun and relaxing. If playing sports isn’t on the table for you, try yoga or meditation instead. You could also try reading for pleasure instead of going through your work-related emails (or whatever else is stressing you out).

• If all else fails and there’s nothing else around that sounds appealing, try taking a walk outside—you’ll feel better physically and mentally!

Be careful when and where you vent your frustrations.

Venting your frustrations is an important part of your job, but there are some things to keep in mind before you do so.

• Don’t vent in front of people who are upset. It’s generally best not to make others feel worse by airing their dirty laundry for everyone else to hear. If you’re having a bad day at work and need someone’s ear, ask them out for coffee instead; this way they can help put things into perspective without worrying about what they might say or do while listening to your story (and then spreading it around).

• Don’t vent at work or when on the phone with clients if possible—you’ll just end up making yourself look weak when talking about personal matters on top of everything else going on! Instead try scheduling time off later in order for yourself space away from distractions so that nothing gets in between feeling good about yourself again.”

Choose hobbies that bring you closer to people who can help with stress relief.

If you’re stressed and angry, the last thing you want to do is spend time with people who are also angry or stressed. You might even start feeling like there’s something wrong with them—and maybe there is!

But if this happens, try changing up your routine: Instead of hanging out at the bar with your co-workers after work, go out for dinner and drinks instead. Or try going to a movie that has a diverse cast of characters (like Marvel movies). This will help reduce stereotypes about certain groups of people by exposing them to new experiences and perspectives.

Know what options are available to you if things get out of hand at work.

If you’re experiencing stress or violence at work, you should know that there are resources available to help. You can contact your local Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) office for more information about the laws in your area. You can also talk with the Human Rights Campaign’s Employee Assistance Program if there are issues related to discrimination or sexual assault on the job.

You should also take advantage of any training offered by employers about workplace violence prevention and awareness programs; these programs may include discussions about what steps employees should take when dealing with stressful situations at work such as arguing over something minor like who gets more parking space or who uses which bathroom first each day..

know that there are resources out there and people willing to help you

The best way to handle stress and violence in your workplace is by learning how to deal with it. There are resources out there, people willing to help you and places where you can get help. Make sure that you take advantage of these resources! If you don’t know where to start, ask for help from someone who does know what they’re talking about.

Conclusion

I hope this post has given you some insight into what it’s like to deal with stress and violence in the workplace. As we discussed, these situations are not unique to any one person or industry; they are part of our society as a whole. But there is always hope! If something feels out of control, remember that there are people who can help you navigate through it all.