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 demonstrations 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: £40 per person.

If this course would be useful to you or your team, please contact the Education and Training team to register your interest.

New dates available

  • 29 September 2026 1:30pm – 4:30pm
    Ann Robertson Centre, 55 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8HQ
  • 29 October 2026 09:30am – 12:30pm
    Pilgrims Hospice, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0NE
  • 3 December 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm
    Pilgrims Hospice, Ramsgate Road, Margate CT9 4AD

To book your place on this course, please download and complete a booking form and email it to [email protected].

To learn more, please email [email protected] or call the team on 01227 812 616(opens in new tab).