Session 1 – Being a carer

• Looking after yourself as a carer
• A balancing act and keeping all wheels turning
• Keeping your thoughts positive
• Looking at your goals and how to achieve them
• Relaxation

Session 2 – What we say … and what we mean

• What stops us saying what we mean?
• How we communicate
• Knowing our limits
• Working in partnership with healthcare services
• Relaxation

Session 3 – Thoughts, feelings and behaviours

• The effects of stress
• Influencing our thoughts, feelings and behaviour
• Challenging difficult thoughts
• Action planning

You are encouraged to attend all of the sessions but as each is self-contained there is no obligation to attend all three or do the sessions in a set order. Please note that this course is not available in your area if you are registered with a GP funded by Torbay and South Devon CCG, therefore please contact Torbay and South Devon NHS service to attend ‘Help Overcoming Problems Effectively’ (HOPE) which is a similar course. https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/carers-service/courses-for-carers/