Learn how to deal with stress.

How do you deal with stress?
Does it encourage you to give your all, or do you feel paralysed and anxious?

Stress is a hot topic; especially among students. Frequently mentioned sources of stress are studies, personal or financial problems and worries about the future (e.g. housing, climate etc).

The good news? You can influence some of the stress factors you experience. This training course gives you insight and tools to better deal with your (study) stress.

Dates & Registration

Manage your (study) stress in an effective way

Stress is part of life. It makes us run for our life when in physical danger, and it gives you that extra bit of energy to cram for your exams. However, chronic stress can cause problems. This training course is built around questions like: What do we mean with stress? What causes stress? How to deal with these causes? How to deal with your stress?

You will work on recognising negative, self-undermining thoughts and how to think more constructively. Additionally, you will learn how to make use of your qualities, set priorities and to apply relaxation techniques.

The goal is to offer you insights and tools that can help you managing your (study) stress in an effective way.

1. Your relation with stress

During this meeting you will take a close look at your relation with stress. What does stress mean to you? How do you cope with stress? And how do your coping strategies affect your life?

2. Root cause of your stress

What are the causes of your stress? We will look at the impact of your thoughts and beliefs on the occurrence of stress.

3. Dealing with negative emotions

How do you deal with negative emotions and tension. How can you cope with negative emotions, tensions and stress without letting them overwhelm you.

4. Psychological flexibity

The last meeting is about integrating thoughts, emotions and behavior. You handle setbacks with more self confidence. You may bend, but do not break easily under pressure. You gain psychological flexibility.

Practical information

We expect you to attend all 4 sessions of the training course!

If you are interested in this training, you can leave your contact details here without any obligation. As soon as new dates are announced, we will send you an email.

About the Trainer

This training is given by André Rozendaal.

Since 2005, André has been working as a psychologist and trainer at several universities and schools for applied science.

Nowadays he works as a freelance psychologist. He is responsible for individual and group counseling of students who are struggling with psychological problems. Also he teaches bachelor and master students in the field of social-communication- and group skills.

For more than 20 years André has been studying questions about the meaning of life, such as the cause of psychological suffering and more. But most important: he loves working with students to find ways and to support your well-being.

TIP: Read the interview with André in our Newsletter Life changing insight on top of the Grand Canyon. 

Questions & Support

Do you have any questions about the different courses offered by WUR? Feel free to contact us!