Help for parents and carers
Helping a young person through a difficult time can be very rewarding but does sometimes cause you to feel stressed and tired. It is important that as you care for someone that you also look at what you need to remain fit and healthy. Being at your best means that you can offer greater patience and a more considered approach as to how you can help.
Parents & Carers of young people can often neglect their own needs and not know where to get information and support for themselves. This section helps you to think about what you can do to look afer yourself, while also helping you to get to know the other services that are available to help you.
The parent in the above clip, 'Stick to your boundaries', talks about the importance of looking after yourself when caring for a young person.
The parents in the 'Talk to Others' video clip discuss the benefits of talking to other carers in coping with their own situation.