SAGE & THYME
Course description
Do you know how to talk to someone worried or distressed?
This foundation-level SAGE & THYME workshop provides transferrable skills for staff at all levels, working in clinical and non-clinical positions to enhance care for those in distress or with emotional concerns.
Learning outcomes:
- A memorable structured approach for getting into and out of a conversation
- How to empower patients/carers who are worried or distressed
- Communication-based skills that are evidence-based
This interactive workshop uses small group work, lectures, and rehearsals to teach participants how to have an evidence-based, structured conversation with someone who has concerns or is distressed.
Anyone can use the skills taught to provide person-centred support to those with emotional concerns.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to participants.
Cost: £50
Dates in 2026:
- Thursday 5th March, 13:30-16:30 (PHC)
- Thursday 2nd April, 13:30-16:30 (PHA)
- Thursday 9th April, 9:30-12:30 (PHC)
- Thursday 14th May, 13:30-16:30 (PHT)
- Thursday 21st May, 13:30-16:30 (PHA)
- Thursday 11th June, 13:30-16:30 (PHC)
- Thursday 2nd July, 9:30-12:30 (PHT)
- Thursday 2nd July, 13:30-16:30 (PHA)
Venue: (PHC) Ann Robertson Centre, 55 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8HQ
Venue: (PHA) Pilgrims Hospice, Hythe Rd, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NE
Venue: (PHT) Pilgrims Hospice, Ramsgate Rd, Margate, CT9 4AD