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Recognising and Managing Parent Carer Burnout An online wellbeing course by Choice Wellbeing Service Being a parent carer can be rewarding, exhausting, overwhelming and everything in between. When you're constantly meeting the needs of others, recognising and responding to your own needs can become difficult. This self-paced course has been developed to help parent carers understand burnout, recognise early warning signs, explore the pressures they carry and discover realistic ways to protect their wellbeing. Through relatable examples, practical strategies and optional activities, you'll explore stress, energy, boundaries, recovery and accessing support. Learn at Your Own Pace There's no expectation to complete this course in one day. Take five minutes or an hour, pause when you need to and return whenever you're ready. Your wellbeing shouldn't become another task on your to-do list. Accessible Learning You don't need a printer or computer. The course is designed to be accessible on mobile devices, with activities that can be completed mentally, in your phone's Notes app or on paper. Downloadable worksheets are optional. Please be aware that internet access is required to use the online course. Important Wellbeing Disclaimer This course provides educational information and practical wellbeing tools. It is not a substitute for medical advice, clinical assessment, diagnosis, counselling or mental health treatment. If you're concerned about your physical or mental health, please contact your GP or an appropriate healthcare practitioner. If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Copyright and Use © 2026 Choice Wellbeing Service. All rights reserved. Course content, resources and worksheets are the intellectual property of Choice Wellbeing Service unless otherwise stated. Materials are provided for individual, personal learning and must not be reproduced, redistributed, adapted or used for commercial purposes without written permision.