Are you helping or supporting someone (not in a professional role) - such as a partner, child, relative or friend - who would not manage without your help? In this two-part course we will discuss and reflect on the many changes that may result from a caring role, including feelings of loss, grief and guilt. We will explore the importance of acceptance, hope, and self-care in personal recovery. You will also learn some practical coping skills to manage your own wellbeing whilst supporting another person.
Learning objectives
- To explore the impact of caregiving on the caregiver/carer
- To discuss the personal impacts of this role
- To understand the various changes which can take place
- To explore feelings of loss and anticipatory grief
- To consider carer burnout
- To share carer recovery stories
- To consider our own stress response
- To explore practical ways of building a carer’s wellbeing toolkit
This course takes place over six hours in two sessions.
Preparation for the course
Having the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and feelings with other carers in a safe environment can be empowering, but the course content might also provoke an emotional response. Before joining the course, we recommend that you join Carers in Hertfordshire, who can support you in your caring role and signpost you to sources of further help, including possible carers’ breaks. Please visit: https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/