Support Strategies For Sandwich Carers

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58 minutes • expires 10/09/2026

With Silvia Freeman
Practical tools to manage emotions, boundaries, and wellbeing at work.

An increasingly common caring situation involves supporting children while also caring for or assisting parents, grandparents, or other older relatives and friends. This dual role brings additional emotional, practical, and psychological challenges that can significantly influence behaviour at work. 

This video explores the common experiences, feelings, and pressures associated with sandwich caring, and how they show up in day-to-day working life. It focuses on practical support and strategies, including practising self-care, clarifying roles and boundaries, learning to say no, and asking for help. Participants are introduced to evidence-based tools and techniques to regulate emotions, approach caring situations with empathy and compassion, and protect their wellbeing while remaining effective at work.

Watch this video and gain:
  • A clearer understanding of how sandwich caring affects your emotions, behaviour, and effectiveness at work.
  • Practical, evidence-based tools to regulate emotions, support self-care, and manage stress day to day.
  • Greater confidence to set roles and boundaries, say no when needed, and ask for help at work and at home.
For more resources, visit our Carers Resource Hub

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About Silvia Freeman:

Silvia is a Qualified Wellbeing Facilitator and Consultant specialising in Emotional Wellbeing. With 11 years of experience at Network Rail as a Health & Wellbeing Specialist, she oversaw the implementation of effective health and wellbeing strategies and provided wellbeing support to employees. Silvia is qualified in various modalities, including NLP Master Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, MHFA and Behavioural Culture Management. She is the creator of the CCC Method, which is a compassionate approach to wellbeing. Her strength lies in leading workshops focused on stress, anxiety and emotional regulation, aiming to optimise overall employees wellbeing.