Course for Family Members Supporting a Loved One with Dementia.

Starting 11th March | 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Every Wednesday for 10 weeks

Market Harborough Building Society Head Office,

Newcombe House, The Point,

Market Harborough,

Leicestershire, LE16 7QU

£18 per session

Small group for comfort and quality, limited places.

For more information contact me:

07763 286169

contact@empatiadementia.org

You can also ask a question using the button below.

Do you support a loved one with dementia? Do you sometimes doubt yourself or experience difficult, confusing emotions?

Supporting someone with dementia can feel lonely. I offer clear, evidence-based guidance drawn from many years working as a Dementia Specialist Nurse, alongside connection with a small group of people walking a similar path.

This 10-week course offers clear education, emotional support, and practical understanding to help you adapt without losing yourself.

Together we explore dementia education, identity and adapting to change, communication and behaviour, emotional transitions, and long-term resilience. Each session builds on the last, so participants are encouraged to commit to the full programme, although I do understand the pressures you face and will accommodate this.

Empatia offers unique dementia education & training programmes designed to deepen understanding, build empathy, & develop the practical skills needed to support people affected by dementia.

Our sessions are interactive, accessible, & built to create lasting impact — for individuals, families, & professionals.

For Organisations & People Affected by Dementia

We offer blended educational & therapeutic courses for:

• People living with dementia

• Family members supporting & caring for someone with dementia

These programmes help participants:

• Build emotional resilience & self-sufficiency

• Develop communication & coping skills

• Improve confidence & maintain quality of life

Why This Matters

Our dementia courses provide long-term emotional & financial benefits — both for those directly affected by dementia & the services that support them.

Empatia education helps prevent crises, improve relationships, & promote independence — creating better outcomes for families & professionals alike.

Example page from the guide book

Course Options:

• Developing & Sustaining Resilience When Supporting Someone You Love With Dementia.

  For people supporting or caring for a loved one with dementia, to help develop the tools & strategies to build & maintain long-term resilience, keep strong relationships & balance between your life & caring.

• Developing & Sustaining Resilience When Living with Cognitive Symptoms & Early Dementia.

  Empowers people to understand & manage their symptoms, maintain identity, adapt to change, & navigate emotional challenges to sustain a good quality of life.

Example page from the guide book

Or, email us on contact@empatiadementia.org

Empatia’s 5 Core Principles for Dementia Education

Our dementia education & coaching programmes are built on five core principles that support both people living with dementia & those who care for them. These foundations promote understanding, connection, & practical skills that can improve quality of life & reduce carer stress.

1. Ongoing Dementia Education & Emotional Support

We combine expert dementia counselling, coaching, & education to provide ongoing support — helping families better understand the condition, process emotions, & build confidence over time.

2. Identity & Adapting Together

Dementia doesn’t define you. We focus on helping individuals & families maintain a sense of identity, adapt with dignity, & avoid becoming stuck in rigid “carer” and “patient” roles.

3. Communication & Behaviour Changes

Understanding how dementia affects communication & behaviour is key. We teach strategies to interpret changes with empathy, reduce frustration,& strengthen relationships at home.

4. Navigating Transitions

Dementia brings many changes — big & small. This module supports you to plan ahead, cope with transitions, & feel more in control as circumstances evolve.

5. Building Resilience & Long-Term Wellbeing

We help you build emotional & practical resilience, which research shows can delay the need for residential care, reduce crises, & improve overall well-being for both carers & the person living with dementia.

How the Course Is Delivered

Empatia’s courses are usually commissioned by organisations supporting people with dementia & their families.

• Delivered on-site by an experienced Empatia Dementia Coach

• Designed for small groups (8–10 participants) to maintain therapeutic value

• Each module runs for 2 hours, & is usually divided into two 1-hour sessions to support reflection & emotional processing

• Combines evidence-based dementia education with therapeutic coaching.

• Modules can be purchased individually & delivered in a similar manner.

Participants build a personalised dementia guidebook throughout the course — a practical & emotional toolkit for managing changes, improving communication, & planning ahead.

Education & Training for Organisations

Bespoke education and training programs are tailored to meet the specific needs and learning objectives of the organisation.

Courses include but are not limited to:

• An Introduction to Dementia

• An Introduction to the Brain & Dementia

• Supporting Family Caregivers of People with Dementia

• Getting Through Winter for People Supporting a Loved One with Dementia

• Oral Health for People Living with Dementia

• Therapies of the Future

• Pain & Dementia

• Communication in Dementia

• Behaviour & Dementia – What it Means

• Eating & Drinking with Dementia

• Personal Care in Dementia

Or, email us on contact@empatiadementia.org

P.O.W.E.R model to understand communication & behaviour, Kerti (2025).