Stress Management
Traditional stress management attempts to address workplace stress through re-engineering the work processes and sometimes offering a counselling service. However, in this modern environment, NOT ALL THE STRESS EXPERIENCED IS GENERATED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Domestic issues, financial concerns, poor nutrition and lifestyle choices and social isolation are all recognised factors which increase an individual’s susceptibility to stress. Valuable resources could be used re-modelling working practises to very little benefit to functional ability. Counselling is only recommended once the stress has reached a high level and the employee has perhaps gone on sick leave.
What are the benefits of choosing Complementary Medicine over traditional treatments?
Although as a Medical Herbalist, Jan is licensed to write out sick-notes she is a great believer in keeping people at work. In her experience, long-term sick leave produces its own health (especially mental) problems and makes it more difficult for a person to return to their job. Also, patients with stress related illnesses respond better to treatments such as massage, Reflexology and Reiki for relaxation, as well as Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Osteopathy for more serious conditions, without suffering some of the side-effects often experienced with prescribed drugs. Long-term treatment with anti-depressants or sleeping tablets, for instance, can actually reduce a persons mental capabilities. Other drugs such as pain killers and steroids can affect the balance of the liver, which may be a contributory factor with excessive weight-gain, mood swings and other problems.
With the combined medical knowledge and experience of Jan's Team, together with their own career and life experiences, they are able to identify most of the health problems associated with stress and treat it effectively, whether the problems are physical, mental or emotional – or a combination of all three!
What are the benefits of choosing Waite & Cassells Ltd?
So what can be done to alleviate the stress-related illness of your workforce and make your company more profitable?
Actually, you have already taken the first step by taking the time to read this website. You obviously recognise that the Health and Safety Executive are raising awareness regarding the problem of stress in the workplace and that perhaps your Company needs help.
Here at Waite & Cassells Ltd we have a combined team of specialists that can treat the effects of stress, whether it be a major health problem or simply giving workshops on diet and nutrition. We will tailor-make your package to suit your company, your workforce and your budget.
- We can improve the overall health of your workforce and cut down on absence (and sick-pay)
- We can improve the overall wellbeing of your workforce and make them happier, more content and loyal – thereby reducing staff turnover and the cost involved with recruitment and training
- We can increase the functional ability of your workforce, especially key personnel who may be particularly valuable to the Company
- We can help you to highlight areas for concern within your Company and recommend changes that can lead to better working practises
- We can encourage better communication between employees and management
- You will be seen to be complying with The Health & Safety Executive Legislation and reduce the risk of your Company been taken to a tribunal