Stress Management: Session Report - Volunteer's Incident - Example

This report details a stress management session conducted for volunteers, addressing an incident that caused stress. The session followed a structured format, including introductions, fact-finding, exploring thoughts and feelings, identifying symptoms, and providing remedial measures. The report highlights the importance of understanding cultural and individual differences in managing stress. It recommends regular sessions and peer support to mitigate stress. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the need to address cultural differences within an organizational setting to promote diversity and prevent harmful behaviors. The session aimed to help volunteers cope with the incident, understand its impact, and develop strategies for stress reduction, ultimately promoting a healthier and more supportive environment.

Session Report
Date Location Facilitator
Attendees:
Both the Chinese volunteers were present
Absent:
Tim was absent
Session Goals:
To relieve the amount of stress that has been generated within the volunteers.
To understand their point of view
To educate them about the ways of handling this kind of situation and the level of stress developed within
them
Debriefing Stages
Phase 1- introduction
The victims introduced themselves and then the rules for the sessions are set. The victims were made
aware of the fact that the confidentiality of the session will have to be maintained.
Phase 2- facts
Both the participants are motivated to provide facts about the incident.
Phase 3- thoughts
The Staffs were asked about their thoughts about the incident
Phase 4- reactions
Both the victims were asked about their feelings regarding their incident
Phase 5- symptoms
The victims were asked about the affects of the incident on them both in the physical and the emotional
context