Questions for group discussion

• Stress

  Start here:

  1. Have someone read the first statement aloud to the whole group.
  2. Answer true or false by raising your hand.
  3. Talk together briefly about the correct answer before moving on to the next statement.

  Statements:

  • We don't get stressed by things we enjoy!
  • Stress is dangerous!
  • Stress only affects sensitive people!
  • Moving is recreation!

  Answers can be found here: 
  https://stressdialogen.suntarbetsliv.se/aktivitet/sa-fungerar-stress/ 
  
  Questions to use for discussion
  

  • What is positive stress to you?
  • What is negative stress to you?
  • What situations and what stresses you out?
  • How do you react to acute stress?
  • What are your early signs of stress (physical, emotional, behavioral or cognitive)?
  • What early signs of stress have you experienced in others? (physical, emotional, behavioral or cognitive)?
  • How do you want you to act if someone in your work group shows signs of unhealthy stress.
  • What can you and your colleagues do to reduce the risk of missing that someone in your work group are not feeling well?
  • Do you have experience of being part of  a minority group? Has it affected your stress level?
  • What are your best tips for being a good colleague and contributing to good work climate?
  • Do you think it's okay to say "no" at work?
  • How do we ensure that unhealthy stress is handled early on?
  • Who can you contact if you feel concerned that you or a colleague are showing signs of unhealthy stress?
  • What lowers the stress at work for you and for your work group?
  • In addition to recovery, meaningful work, social support and clear responsibility are examples of factors that protect against unhealthy stress.
  • What are the things that helps your work group to keep the unhealthy stress away?

• Recovery & Energy

  There are many beliefs about recovery. Do you know what is correct?
  
  Start here:

  1. Have someone read the first statement aloud to the whole group.
  2. Show thumbs up if you think the statement is true. Show thumbs down if you think the claim is false.
  3. Talk together briefly about the correct answer before moving on to the next statement.

  • Rest is the only thing that give recovery, regardless of what you are recovering from and what you are like as a person!
  • Variation in work regarding pace, tasks and location is important for recovery at work!
  • It is enough to wait with recovery until the weekend and the holidays!

  Answers are in the handbook Stronger together

  Questions to use for discussion 

  • What gives you recovery and energy?
  • What is the best recovery for you when you are mentally tired after working concentrated for a long time?
  • What is the best recovery for you when you are emotionally tired, after interacting with different people all day?
  • What is the best recovery for you when you are physically tired, after sitting still in front of the computer for a long time?
  • Do you have any tips for a relaxation exercise that you think works well?
  • Do you feel energized when you come to work?
  • Do you have energy left when you leave work?
  • What do you need to get recovery and energy during your workday?
  • How can we get recovery during the working day so that it happens and happens regularly?
  • Do you have suggestions for small breaks of recovery during the working day
  • Do you have the opportunity to use breaks to move continuously?
  • Can you use breaks at work for recovery?
  • Can you put your thoughts of work aside in your free time?
  • Do you have space for reflection during your working day?
  • How can we achieve micro-recovery during periods of high stress, when it is especially important, but can be the most difficult to achieve?
  • What are we already doing today to bring in recovery at work?
  • What could we begin to do at work to recover?
  • How can we help each other to increase recovery?

• Mental health problems

  There are many myths about fatigue syndrome. Is the statement below true, Yes, No or maybe?
  Start here:

  1. Have someone read the first statement aloud to the whole group.
  2. Show thumbs up to answer Yes. Show thumbs down to answer No. Point your thumb to the side to answer maybe.
  3. Talk together briefly about the correct answer before moving on to the next statement.

  • It only affects sensitive people.
  • Changes in the Brain are permanent.
  • Those who have experienced fatigue will never fully recover.
  • Depression is the same thing as fatigue syndrome.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the best treatment.
  • Antidepressant drugs work as treatment.
  • Relaxation works as treatment.
  • Stress is dangerous and leads to fatigue.
  • With total rest, you can quickly return to work.

  Answers are in the manual Stronger together

  Questions for discussions
  

  • Do we have a climate where it is okay to talk about mental health issues at work?
  • How can we create an inclusive climate in work groups where everyone feel comfortable enough to tell if they are having a hard time or not feeling well?
  • How do we create a climate where we talk to each other, not about each other?
  • Do you recognize signs of depression? What could they be?
  • How do you provide support if you see signs of that a colleague is not feeling well?
  • How can we support the work group if a colleague suffering from mental illness?
  • What can you do if you feel unwell or have suicidal thoughts?
  • What can you do if you suspect that a colleague or someone close to you is not feeling well?