Counselling for Psychological Worries

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Counseling for psychological worries

DR. SIMI KAPOOR



1. Extraversion : A trait of extraversion is the assertiveness of the individual. Assertiveness is a differentiator betweenµµsuccessful¶¶ and µµaverage¶¶ entrepreneurs. It facilitates thedevelopment of social networks, ultimately resulting in stronger partnerships with suppliers and vendors.

2. Emotional Stability: Individuals low in emotional stability areprone to stress and tend to have sustained periods of

depression, irritability, and anxiety. Within general workenvironments, low emotional stability is positively related toabsenteeism, intentions to quit, and voluntary turnover. For entrepreneurs, emotional volatility and worrying are obstaclesand individuals who are not up to the task of maintaining

optimism about the results of their efforts will negatively affectthe performance of their venture. Coping abilities aid in beingable to manage the day-to-day performance pressures andexpectations placed upon the entrepreneur by variousstakeholders. Those high in emotional stability are able totolerate stressful situations. Those who are self-confident andself-secure in undertaking risks and can cope with uncertainty.



3. Agreeableness- Individuals high in agreeableness tend to be courteous,forgiving, and flexible in dealing with others. It is an interpersonal factor thatfocuses on the quality of relationships through cooperation and trust . Alevel of agreeableness is necessary to receive the required support to get anew venture started. Entrepreneurs who establish trusting, flexible, and

courteous relationships with their customers should expect to reap theprofits of repeat business. Cooperation is a key factor in the entrepreneur¶sability to secure capital and future support from venture capitalists,increasing the chance for long-term survival of the venture.

4. Conscientiousness - Dependability, industriousness, and efficiency are thebasic components of conscientiousness, and those high in this factor tend tobe hardworking, achievement-oriented, and persevering.

5. Openness to experience- Individuals high in openness are characterizedas being intellectual, intelligent, and open to new ideas and experiences.The attributes of intelligence, broad-mindedness, and originality are salientfor starting a new venture, and should remain so for the survivability of the

venture. Indeed, creativity and the ability to discover innovative ways of protecting the firm from competition may be key factors in the success of theventure It is imperative that entrepreneurs be ready for changing markets,products, and technology in today¶s business environment to survive. Theconstancy of change requires intelligence and curiosity to acquire newknowledge of technological advances, and innovative thinking to developnew strategies to take advantage of untapped sources of revenues.



Sources of Psychological Worries

Stress is defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the

requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources or needs of theworker. There is focus on a person¶s individual view of what is stressful.

There are six stressors areas

1. Demands- refers to workload, work patterns and the working environment

2. Control: refers to employee involvement with how they do their work, control balanceagainst demands

3. Support: refers to the encouragement, sponsorship and resources a person isreceiving from the organization and colleagues

4. Relationships: refers to the promotion of positive practices at work andmanagement of unacceptable behavior such as harassment and bullying

5. Role: refers to how much a person understands their role within the workplace andwhether the individual has conflicting roles

6. Change: refers to the way organizational change is managed and communicated.

Risk assessment

helps organizations to identify potential stressors

Guide to appropriate action

Encourage Employee participation



Five steps of stress policy1. Identify the hazards: the stressor areas should be assessed

and data be collected from many sources includingperformance appraisal, productivity data, sickness/absence

data and turnover data2. Decide who might be harmed and how: stress may affect

individuals differently, and it is important to find out whatindividuals/groups are vulnerable to stress and how they areaffected

3. Evaluate the risk and decide if enough is being done: assessment of what action is already taken and what further action is needed. Communicate results and provide feed backto the staff.

4. Record the significant findings of the assessment anddevelop an action plan: a record should be kept of thesignificant findings of the assessment of which groups havebeen identified as being particularly at risk.

5. Review the assessment at appropriate intervals, evaluateeffectiveness and revise where necessary

6. Implement stress management programmes



Stress management programmes include

Stress awareness training

Assertiveness training,

Dealing with stress-inducing thoughts

Education

Exercise

Relaxation

Biofeedback

Medication

Meditation and Yoga



Level of intervention Examples of activities

Primary Job redesignFlexible work schedules

Structural changes

Improve resources

Secondary Stress awareness or stress/pressuremanagement

Training or coaching programmes

Relaxation and biofeedback training

education

Health promotion

Tertiary Counseling and psychotherapy

Outplacement or career

counseling/coaching

Medical interventions

rehabilitation



Stress, depression and anxiety most prevalent type of work-related health problems

Sense of personal control--the belief that you set your destiny--

is one of several characteristics shared by happy people.Think StraightCognitive distortion can cause people under undue stress todiscount positive events, seeing only the negative. They alsomight lose their long-term perspective, focusing exclusively on

the immediate fires they're called upon to douse, or perceiveeven minor events as major catastrophes.

Networking- maintain a network of people to talk to. Friends andfamily can remind you that you're more than your work.

Keeping a journal : Writing slows your thoughts enough to clarify

those that aren't serving you while a plan gives youperspective.

Watch out for physical reactions: Three quarters of peopleexperience symptoms like headaches or upset stomachsbecause of stress.

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