About the Event
On 29th May 2026, the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria successfully facilitated a workplace wellness training for the staff of Rex Insurance Limited.
“Thriving at Work: Mastering Balance, Managing Stress, and Optimizing Wellbeing.”
The training was designed to equip employees with practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies for maintaining psychological wellbeing, effectively managing workplace stress, achieving a healthy work-life balance and improving personal and organizational productivity.
The session combined presentations, interactive discussions, self-reflection exercises, practical scenarios and group participation. This ensured that participants not only understood the concepts discussed but also developed actionable strategies for improving their overall wellbeing.
The programme focused on workplace-stress awareness, emotional wellbeing, healthy boundaries, work-life balance and practical stress-management techniques.
Training Overview
Training Objectives
Training Methodology
Key Topics Covered
Understanding Workplace Stress
Participants learned the meaning of stress and the difference between positive and negative stress.
Common Workplace Stressors
Discussions addressed heavy workloads, unrealistic deadlines, role ambiguity and other organizational pressures.
Recognizing Signs of Stress
Participants examined physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural signs of workplace stress.
Work-Life Balance
The session explored balancing professional responsibilities, family commitments and social life.
Emotional Wellbeing
Participants examined self-awareness, emotional intelligence and healthy emotional expression.
Healthy Boundaries
Practical methods were discussed for establishing sustainable boundaries between work and personal life.
Recognizing Signs of Stress
Physical Signs
Headaches
Emotional Signs
Anxiety
Cognitive Signs
Forgetfulness
Behavioural Signs
Increased absenteeism
Work-Life Balance and Emotional Wellbeing
Work-Life Balance
The session explored practical ways of balancing:
Emotional Wellbeing
The training emphasized:
Recommendations
Training Highlights
Conclusion
The training successfully provided participants with practical tools for improving personal wellbeing while enhancing workplace effectiveness.
The session reinforced the understanding that employee wellbeing is not merely an individual responsibility but a shared organizational commitment. By investing in employee mental health, resilience and work-life balance, Rex Insurance Limited continues to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthier, more productive and more engaged workforce.