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Stress, the Individual, Wellbeing, Performance and the Workplace (Part Three)

Stress, the Individual, Wellbeing, Performance and the Workplace (Part Three)

The final part of the three-part article on “Stress, the Individual, Wellbeing and Performance” looks various means of self-help and coping strategies to address the negative impacts of excess stress. Part three also covers resilience and several commonly found factors of individuals characterised as resilient people. The building or developing resilience can help with how one perceives or interprets any given stressor or stressful situation. There are many more methods of combating stress than just those listed in the article, and it is a case of each person find what works for them. Although one can use the methods listed in the final article without reading the previous two, though the understanding gained from the previous two articles is highly relevant. One can find the full article Stress, the Individual, Wellbeing, Performance and the Workplace (3 of 3) here.


Article written by Terry Davis MChiro, BSc (Hons), Adv. Dip. Rem. Massag.,  Cert. WHS.

As of December 31st 2020, the author chose to leave the Chiropractic profession and pursue studies within the Physiotherapy field. He no longer works as a Chiropractor and works as a Myotherapist in Morningside, Brisbane. The author possesses an unusual background for somebody who trained as a Chiropractor (McTimoney). His education, training, and practical experience span over two decades and relate to health's physical and mental aspects. He has also needed to push his own body and mind to the limits of physical and psychological endurance as part of his time serving in Britain's elite military forces. His education includes a bachelor of science degree in Business Management, with a specialisation in psychology and mental health in the workplace, an Integrated Masters in Chiropractic, MChiro and a multitude of soft-tissue therapy qualifications. His soft tissue qualifications range from certificate level right through to a BTEC Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. Terry also has extensive experience in security, work, health and safety and holds relevant certifications. He has also taught as a senior course coach at Advanced Diploma level (Myotherapy / Musculoskeletal Therapy) in Australia, both theoretical and practical aspects including advanced Myofascial Release Techniques and has certification in training and assessment. Terry will have taught many of the first students to train as Myotherapists in Brisbane. Terry's combination of knowledge through education, training, elite military service, and personal injury history has paid dividends for the patients he sees and has treated over the last 15 years. He has extensive experience treating chronic pain and work and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Terry is still very active and enjoys distance running, kayaking, mountain biking and endurance-type activities.

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