If you’ve found yourself caring for someone you love at the end of life and are feeling overwhelmed, not knowing what to expect or how to help – we are here to help. We provide you with a map – a way of finding a way through when you feel lost and isolated and don’t know where to turn.
If you receive the right support, you can learn to live with really unbearable realities. You can begin to support yourself and the way you respond to painful situations and manage it with practical, emotional and spiritual tools that make all the difference to you and the person you love.
We invite you to take part in this safe, heart-centred, in-person day of learning that teaches hands-on comfort skills, emotional presence, and gentle rituals – so you can feel confident and supported when at the bedside of your loved one, friend or neighbour.
The four stages of dying – Learn what to expect at the end of life through the 4 stages of dying – and how to support ensuring a peaceful transition
Healing and soothing touch – Respectful, easy-to-use tools and gentle-touch techniques to promote relaxation and comfort at the end of life.
Deep listening & tender conversations – Practice presence, compassionate listening and simple ways to hold difficult conversations and offer emotional and spiritual support.
Facilitating a bedside vigil – Practical planning and presence for vigil situations: pacing, supporting family, managing sleep/rest, and small rituals for transition.
Courses run from 10am to 4.30pm and are held at the Zedshed at Jubilee Wharf, Penryn; A calm, light-filled space overlooking the water.
Here is a short orientation video via facebook:
Caring for friends and family at the end of life can feel isolating and overwhelming. This nurturing day of learning is a reminder that you don’t have to go through it alone. We are here to walk alongside you on the path with kindness and compassion. We tenderly provide you with knowledge, presence and gentle confidence to accompany a loved one – without fear.
Held in a warm, compassionate space, you’ll receive nourishment, gentle renewal and the courage to accompany others -and yourself – through these most sacred & tender moments.
The first step in your journey is reaching out for support – this is sometimes the hardest part. You are here now- so let’s step in to this together.
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“I now feel prepared for something that has felt unknown, intangible and scary.”
While this formal training is grounded in the expertise of Felicity Warner, Anna and Christina infuse their own unique perspectives and experiences to individualise and personalise this outstanding course, making it a truly enriching experience for all participants
Bringing the TLC course to your location is a cost- and time-efficient way to upskill your workforce without removing staff from the workplace for extended periods.
Teams leave with practical strategies for supporting residents’ comfort and dignity, guidance on involving families compassionately, and simple practices and communication techniques to honour personal values and spiritual needs.
The result is better quality of care, more resilient staff, and families who feel seen and supported at a crucial time.
Commissioned by NHSE South West and rolled out to clinicians working in palliative care, learning, disability and autism services with outstanding feedback.
