STRESS AND BURNOUT SYNDROME
The aim of the lecture is to familiarise participants with the causes, symptoms, and consequences of stress and burnout. The lecture will provide tools and techniques for stress prevention, effective management of work and personal exhaustion, and improving overall well-being.
Key topics:
Stress (what it is, how it arises) Stress management - tools (coping mechanisms) Stressors Eustress vs Distress Chemistry in our brain Acute stress response Burnout syndrome (symptoms) When we are heading towards burnout Symptoms and stages of burnout How to prevent it Our resources Biohacking Social networks and burnout Meeting needs in the context of stress management (needs theory PBSP)
ABOUT EMOTIONS
The aim of the lecture is to help participants better understand their emotions, learn how to recognise them, and regulate them effectively.
Key topics:
Emotions and motivation What are emotions and why do we have them? Why do we act the way we do? The relationship between thinking, emotions, bodily reactions, and behaviour The pilot function and emotional hijacking Loss of emotional capacity Working with anxiety and stress Psychosomatics/somatization Techniques for coping with emotions and psychological hygiene How to manage emotions, particularly anger Tools for self-awareness
ABOUT SLEEP - IMPROVE SLEEP TO ENHANCE MOOD AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION
The lecture focuses on the importance of sleep for our physical and mental health. It will offer practical tips for improving sleep habits, recognising the causes of insomnia, and tools for achieving quality sleep.
Key topics:
Why we sleep Circadian rhythms What harms sleep Sleep disorders Nightmares and dreams Sleep deprivation in the context of mental illnesses (e.g. depression) Sleep hygiene How to optimise sleep (tools) Exercise with sleep deprivation
MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL ILLNESSES AND PERSONALITY SPECIFICS
The aim of the lecture is to understand the issues at stake and provide participants with tools for the prevention and improvement of mental well-being.
Key topics:
What is mental health Personality traits in the context of mental health What is mental illness: Depression and sadness Anxieties and OCD Addictions Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia How smartphones and social media affect mental health Treatment and therapy options in the context of mental disorders (medication, alternative methods, psychedelics) Tools for improving mood and mental health
INTERGENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND COMMUNICATION
This lecture focuses on the differences in values and communication styles between generations. The aim is to gain insight into how to communicate effectively, utilise the strengths of each generation, and overcome stereotypes for better understanding and collaboration.
Key topics:
Gen X Gen Y (Millennials) Gen Z (Zoomers) Gen A (Alpha) What do generations expect from their employer? What are the challenges of working with different generations? How to collaborate with different generations? How can a company benefit from diverse perspectives? Why is it important to understand different generations in the workplace? Understanding differences
HOW TO MANAGE SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN
This lecture focuses on the differences in values and communication styles among generations. The aim is to gain insights into how to communicate effectively, leverage the strengths of each generation, and overcome stereotypes for better understanding and collaboration.
Key topics:
Gen X Gen Y (Millennials) Gen Z (Zoomers) Gen A (Alpha) What do generations expect from their employer? What are the challenges of working with different generations? How to collaborate with different generations? How can a company benefit from different perspectives? Why is it important to understand different generations in the workplace? Understanding differences
PERIMENOPAUSE, MENOPAUSE AND MALE HEALTH
The aim of the lecture is to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of hormonal, health, and psychological changes associated with perimenopause, menopause, and male health, as well as to introduce current management and treatment options. The lecture will offer participants valuable information on recent research and therapeutic possibilities that support health and wellbeing during these life stages.
Key topics:
Physical and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause.
Symptoms and diagnosis of menopausal transitions.
Options for medical and non-pharmacological support for women during transitional periods.
Psychological and emotional changes
The brain
Impact of hormonal changes on male health and related issues.
Psychological aspects and quality of life during menopause and male health.
New research and current therapeutic approaches.
The importance of prevention and a healthy lifestyle.