WORKSHOPS

Stress in the Workplace

Workshop Leaders:
Francoise Antonini-Capet,
Faculty of Pharmacy, University
of Montreal

Grendon Haines, Vice
Rector, Concordia University

A presentation was made on the human psychophysiological reactions to stress (mainly neuro hormonal): how pressure and stress can lead to physical problems and disease. Discussion centred primarily on the role of workplace stress sources (chemical, physical and psychological) in triggering such reactions.

Stress Management

Workshop Leader:
Freda I. Paltiel, Senior Advisor,
Status of Women, National Health
& Welfare

The paper delivered by Freda I. Paltiel on "Stress Management" presented some definitions and concepts; some results of empirical investigations by Frankenhaeuser, Niosa, Haynes and Feinlib, Maslach and Jackson, Pines and others; some perspectives on stress and burnout in women; and an analysis of combating stress and burnout. A synthesis of the research, clinical experience, and policy-development experience of the author was presented, and formed the basis of a wide-ranging discussion on stress management. The schema is attached for inclusion in the proceedings.

COMBATTING STRESS AND BURNOUT

Freda L. Paltiel
Senior Adviser, Status of Women
Dept. National Health and Welfare
OTTAWA, January 25, 1982