On July 16, 2021, Iowa State University assumed the role as PTC headquarters. If you have any questions about the Powerful Tools for Caregivers, please contact [email protected].
PTC Transition to Iowa State University
Increased Exercise, Relaxation, and Medical Check-Ups
Reduced Guilt, Anger, and Depression
Increased Confidence in Coping With Caregiving Demands
Increased Use of Local Services
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources.
The PTC class is available for two audiences: Caregivers of Adults (90 minutes) or Caregivers of Children with Special Health or Behavioral needs (2 hours). Classes meet once a week for six weeks.
Use the dropdown search tool to find a class near you. Class size is limited and registration is required; call the number listed by the class you wish to attend. If you need help finding someone to watch your friend or relative during the class time, please ask at registration for respite resources.
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Type: In-person
Start leading PTC classes in your community. PTC is a train-the-facilitator model program with a detailed, scripted curriculum. Our goal is to build capacity to replicate the program through Class Leader and Master Trainer trainings. Increasing the number of classes available makes it possible for more caregivers to benefit from the proven outcomes of the PTC program. If you would like to offer the 6-week class for caregivers in your community, you must become a trained PTC Class Leader. Class Leaders will be fully prepared to team-teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers to groups of 8 – 15 family caregivers.
