Be Empowered and YouCan
Be Empowered are awareness and information sessions to provide you, as a Carer the necessary skills and understanding to recognise your own strengths and abilities.
The sessions will help you prepare for conversations, know where to ask for help and provide you will some of the tools to keep you well and supported in your caring role.
You can come along to each session or drop into the events as and when you feel you need this support.
Dealing with Carer Guilt & Compassion Fatigue & Feeling of Loss
The session looks at how compassion fatigue develops and what it looks like as a Carer that you may not be aware of. We explore how you can feel loss and grief for the changes felt due to your caring role. The session will help you develop skills to manage those feelings and ways to reduce the risk of fatigue.
Communication with professionals, building confidence & knowing your rights.
This Session looks at types of communication that you can use and how to successfully put it into practice. We explore your boundaries when talking to professionals and how to overcome them, including hints and tips to communicate confidently with services. The session covers some of your Rights as a Carer and how this can help develop positive relationships with professionals.
Contingency Planning
Explore what to put in place to help reduce panic and ensure the right information is shared at the right time. Learn what information and support is available to help reassure you in a time of crisis.
YouCan is a series of four interactive sessions designed to help carers build and maintain positive wellbeing. Each session focuses on practical strategies and tools to support resilience, health, and confidence in your caring role.
What is YouCan?
It’s all about giving you the skills and space to look after yourself while caring for someone else. Across four sessions, you’ll explore:
Session 1 – YouCan Be You
- Discover ways to manage emotions and look after your mental wellbeing. Share experiences and learn strategies to feel more balanced.
Session 2 – YouCan Bounce Back
- Build resilience and learn how to cope with life’s challenges effectively.
Session 3 – YouCan Be Healthy
- Small changes can make a big difference! Explore tips for healthy living, including diet, sleep, and exercise.
Session 4 – YouCan Do It
- Learn practical tools for everyday life, including mindfulness and coping strategies.
If you would like further information with regards to Be Empowered and/or our YouCan sessions please use the form below: