Self-Care for Carers
Course Summary
Course Code: MFO1C45Y24
Start Date: Monday 24 February 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 19:00 for 02:30 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
A 2-week live online course in the ACL Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme for anyone who is in a caring role for adults or children who have a health condition, offering strategies on how to manage self-care to improve their wellbeing while caring for others. The course offers group learning facilitated by two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health and is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents' wellbeing. To be eligible you must reside or work in Essex. No more than one course in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme to be taken per week in order to apply learning in daily life before further courses are undertaken. You will need a current laptop/PC with webcam, microphone, internet connection and be able to access websites.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must reside or work within Essex. This course is for anyone who is a carer for others, wishing to develop a self-care plan that nurtures and supports their wellbeing. This course is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion.
What can I expect to learn?
Recognise specific needs of those who care for others, learn strategies and tips on how to improve physical and mental wellbeing and manage your own self-care while caring for others.
How will I learn?
This course is live online with two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health. The course will be taught in one online class per week for two weeks, by tutor presentations, group discussion, group and individual activities, with learning supported by online resources.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Feedback will be given regularly by your course tutors and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own learning and record your progress.
Will I have to do any work at home ?
You will be encouraged to practice techniques in everyday life between sessions, to help develop personal strategies to improve wellbeing.
What will I need to provide?
You will need a laptop or PC with webcam and microphone, internet connection with Google Chrome browser. A notepad and pen for notetaking.
What is the cost of this course?
There is no charge for this course. This course is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents’ wellbeing.
Are there any other costs?
None
What can I do next?
ACL offers other online courses in the Mental Health And Wellbeing Programme in a range of subjects providing techniques for self help to improve mental wellbeing in a supportive learning environment. Your tutors will be pleased to discuss activities or courses that might assist your further development.
For details of courses please see website: https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing.
If you are supporting a child or young person with their wellbeing we have family learning to support your role as a parent, carer, guardian and grandparent. All our latest FREE courses can be found on our website: https://aclessex.com/community-family-learning-online/ or Facebook page: ACL Community and Family Learning.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.gov.uk.
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
For general enquiries regarding the Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme, contact juliet.gill@essex.gov.uk