Can coaching reduce workplace stress?

Kristina Gyllensten & Stephen Palmer

Work related stress is causing concern and is having negative effects on individuals and organisations (HSE, 2001). Various interventions are used to reduce workplace stress but this paper proposes that coaching can be effective in tackling stress. Coaching is becoming increasingly popular and is viewed positively within the corporate world (Peltier, 2002) yet there is a lack of relevant published research demonstrating the link between coaching and stress reduction, management or prevention. This article highlights literature that indicates coaching can be effective in reducing stress.

Keywords: work related stress, coaching, coaching psychologists, research into effectiveness, counselling

Full article: Volume 1, Issue 1 pages 15 - 17