TLC for dying people

My artist friend Kaca Thomasini dedicated this picture to all End-of-Life Carers.

Tender Loving Care (TLC) Training

Tender Loving Care is a collection of methods that can be used to soothe, comfort and calm people who are dying. It is about doing small things that make a big difference; and helping dying people to feel loved and cherished, rather than alone, frightened or distressed. TLC is all about making dying people feel more peaceful and accepting.

I teach TLC at the Fireside Lodge for friends and relatives of dying people, and offer it to end-of-life practitioners and volunteers in hospices, hospitals, care homes, parish communities and local cancer support organisations.

TLC was launched by Felicity Warner, the founder of the Soul Midwives School five years ago and has been taught to over 60 organisations (some small and some very large ones), some of whom have signed up for repeat annual trainings for their staff.

TLC fits in with several important aspects of government recommended end-of-life guidelines - as well as the Gold Standards accreditation for care homes.

Training Content

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Importance of TLC - and how it affects dying people
10 simple TLC tips to soothe someone who is dying
The four stages of dying - how to recognise them and how to help someone through them
Gentle Touch - a light form of touching a dying person in a caring, non-intrusive way in order to pamper, calm and reassure them
Listening and holding the silence
Standing vigil - being a steady presence in the dying room; how to recognise the signs of approaching death; how to create a loving space at the bedside - in all situations - even in the Accidents and Emergencies department.

One Day TLC Course at The Fireside Lodge (West London)

Dates 2019: (One day course - pick ONE of these dates)
Saturday Courses: 17 August, 7 September, 9 November, 30 November
Friday Courses: 20 September, 25 October

Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm
Location: Fireside Lodge London, Hanwell, West London.
Participants: minimum 2, maximum 8
Cost: 80£ (non-refundable deposit when you sign up: 40£).
Prework/Skills required: None
You will receive joining instructions/directions once you signed up.

On-Site Courses for Organisations

I am very happy to provide full or half-day courses in TLC to the professional end-of-life practitioners, nurses or volunteer carers in your organisation. Cost for a day-long course ranges from £300-500 depending on the number of participants. A half-day session ranges from £200-300 (all prices plus travel and printing expenses).

Private Lessons

£50 per hour. You need at least 3 lessons to develop a good understanding of the TLC approach and to train skills such as Gentle Touch and Listening.

Reiki-training in combination with TLC course

A short, targeted introduction to Reiki skills* is available to TLC registrants. Reiki is a self-development and healing system that was rediscovered in Japan in the early 20th century. It is an excellent method to create more balance, calm, and peacefulness; both for dying people and for carers (it can be used for self-healing). Read more.

* Please note: This 4-hour course does not provide you with a Reiki 1 qualification or certificate - but will enable you to use Reiki techniques to strengthen yourself and to support a dying person in the final phases of life.

Content of the Reiki Course

What is Reiki and how can it be used for dying people?
You will receive the Reiki Attunements
Reiki self-treatment and meditations
Using Reiki during the four phases of dying
Special tips of using Reiki at the bedside and in hospitals
Ethical principles when giving Reiki

Dates
Sundays, 2.00-6.00pm
18 August, 1 December.

Costs
In combination with the TLC course: £50 per person. As a stand-alone for people with existing TLC skills: £60

Special terms apply for organisations who booked a TLC course for their staff or volunteers and also would like to provide Reiki training. Please get in touch.