Manchester Carers Forum article

It was a mixture of curiosity, apprehension and anticipation that 7 of our Carers decided to attend our first Life Coaching Course at the Brow House in Fallowfield back in June, run by local Life Coach (and Carer herself), Kathryn Ansley from Living Years Coaching.  No one was quote certain what to expect but most came along because they had recognised themselves in the advert circulated by Manchester Carers Forum.  As one Carer recalls, "The flyer seemed to describe me exactly when it asked 'Are you stuck in a rut?' so I decided to go along and see what it was all about."

Here are some of the comments that carers made about there experience of the Living Years Coaching 6 week course.

"I met several people who have experienced similar problems to myself.  It was very helpful to learn how to coach myself and other people and to set myself goals and targets.  I would recommend this course to any carer."

"It's done me the world of good.  A great personal experience.  Go to one and you won't be sorry."

"It was good to meet other carers who share the same problems.  We exchanged information and worked out coping strategies together.  The course was well co-ordinated and Kathryn made us feel very welcome."

"I have really benefited from meeting lovely people, exchanging ideas and getting support.  Come along and take part!  You can share some of your worries but look forward positively to the future by setting some goals."

"It was an excellent move forward.  A small group with a common bond.  It has been great to plan my life rather than letting life just take over."

"I seem to have more energy and motivation and my problems seem more manageable.  I have made some great new friends.  This has been by far the most useful Carers' activity I have taken part in."