Sara Challice -helping carers to look after their own wellbeing

Sara is inspiring carers globally to look after their own wellbeing and enjoy life. Sara cared for her husband for many years, after he became severely disabled from a brain tumour. Due to the stress and burden of caring for him, she fell ill herself, but then discovered new ways in which to look after herself and enjoy life, as she continued to care…

“Three in five of us will be a carer during our lifetime, and the best part of 70% of carers fall ill from the stress and burden of caring, – but it doesn’t need to be this way. I help educate anyone caring for a loved one, to ensure they also look after themselves, so they can become more resilient and enjoy life – guilt-free.
Within a few weeks of caring, we can find ourselves in CRM, ‘Carers Response Mode’, – your primary focus is on those around you, ignoring your own health & wellbeing, whilst suppressing your emotions. To then try giving to yourself can feel awkward, even selfish. I look at ways to help carers get in touch with their emotions, and then regularly check-in with themselves, before they hit crisis point.

The hidden workforce working for free

Carers in the UK, save our economy over £132 billion pounds a year – the cost of a second NHS. That’s amazing! But not if you end up paying with your own health. Within my book and my course, ‘Carers Masterclass’, I share insight, experience, strategies, psychology and science to help carers become more aware of what is happening around them, so they can become more resilient and manage their caring role, so they can also enjoy life. I give webinars to charities and professionals in the care sector advising them how to best support carers. I do this by sharing my story of why I, just like most carers, fell ill, and also advice of ways to look after themselves.

A number of years ago, after I spoke at the Houses of Parliament on helping raise awareness on brain tumours, and what carers have to go through. After my talk, a neurosurgeon got up to speak and said he was often asked what was the best criteria for surviving a brain tumour. I presumed it was the latest chemotherapy, but his answer surprised us all. He said, the best criteria for surviving a brain tumour was marital status. I personally don’t think you have to be married, but if you have fallen ill and have someone fighting your corner and being a pillar of strength and support for you – this is a huge boost. Not only that, even if you are ill, you still have a reason to live – the love of another – who is usually the carer. It is time we raise the value of care. Not only does caring give loved ones a better quality of life, but it can often keep them alive for years longer.

Carers Masterclass

To learn more about Carers Masterclass, go to: https://bit.ly/CarersCourse I have seen great transformations in carers on this course that lasts little more than a few weeks, and this really excites me! This works! It empowers carers, helping them take back control and plan their days better so they can enjoy life.”

“Extremely valuable for any carer.” – Shareena who is caring for a sister with mental health problems.

Sara has also written an award-winning book, “Who Cares?”: https://bit.ly/WhoCaresBook

“It should be required reading for all carers. I just wish I’d read your book years ago.” – Irene, caring for her husband.

To find out more about Sara’s work visit
www.whocares4carers.com

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