SUPPORT VIDEOS FOR CARERS (FAMILIES, STAFF, FRIENDS, ADVOCAT - SUPPORT VIDEOS FOR CARERS (FAMILIES, STAFF, FRIENDS, ADVOCATES) OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

A list of video links that support carers to explain different situations that may affect people with a learning disability.

Introduction to videos for carers of people with learning disabilities https://youtu.be/AQ0KQcYza6c

This video is for carers of people with learning disabilities to introduce the series of videos we have created and help carers identify which videos may be useful for them to watch. The series includes some videos which are aimed at the wellbeing of the people you care for, and some which focus on your own wellbeing.

What is Anxiety and Advice for Trying Strategies with the Person You Care For https://youtu.be/HlEdfWlogPU

 This video is for carers of people with learning disabilities to help identify what anxiety is and how they might notice this in the people they care for. It includes advice for carers on supporting people with learning disabilities to manage their anxiety and finding the ways to do this that are most suited to them.

Supporting the Person You Care For: Breathing, mindfulness and relaxation techniques https://youtu.be/MjwhFHPqoYk

This video is for carers of people with learning disabilities and focuses on the specific anxiety management techniques that we have recommended for people with learning disabilities. The video includes why these techniques might be helpful and things to consider when supporting the person you care for to try them out. The videos of the specific techniques that are referred to are:

• Balloon Breathing Exercise
• The 5 Seconds Breathing Exercise
• Breathing Exercise Using Your Imagination
• How to Relax the Muscles in Your Body 1
• How to Relax the Muscles in Your Body 2
• Explaining Mindfulness and the Five Things Exercise
• The My Relaxing Place Exercise

Supporting Others to Structure their day https://youtu.be/M6bXrzWqXYE

 Supporting others to structure their day: As many things are cancelled and everyone's routine is disrupted at the minute, people with Learning Disabilities and their carers may be left feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. This video gives some suggestions on how carers could help the person they support to structure their day or week during lockdown. It may be useful to use this in conjunction with the other activity scheduling videos in this series, such as 'Boredom Busters' and 'How to plan my day' aimed at people with Learning Disabilities. 

Carers Video: Anxiety techniques for you https://youtu.be/n0AZ-GW0cRY

This video is for carers of people with learning disabilities to think about the importance of managing your own wellbeing in order to continue to provide the best support to the people that you care for. It includes a guided imagery mindfulness exercise called “Leaves on a stream” for carers to try.

Carers Video: Maintaining wellbeing through a varied routine https://youtu.be/VRRLzx0f0Ys

 During these challenging times, relatives and carers of someone with a Learning Disability may be feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the increased pressures of caring with reduced resources available. This video gives some advice on how relatives or carers could decrease stress by having a balance of activities that promote self-care. 

Carers Video: Managing worries about illness or death https://youtu.be/XX_MRPlcSQw

This video aims to reduce any anxiety carers may have about talking about illness or death with the person with learning disabilities they support. It includes some tips on how to approach these difficult conversations and provides some resources which can support with this.

Understanding Behaviours that Challenge https://youtu.be/PerVHeYCQjI

This video has been developed to support carers of people with learning disabilities who may be displaying behaviours that challenge. It discusses the possible reasons behind why someone may display behaviours that challenge, as well as providing an overview of the Positive Behaviour Support framework and how it can be used to support someone presenting with heightened distress. Examples of proactive strategies to support the person are discussed.

Bereavement https://youtu.be/nEcLPE5ceIA

This video aims to help family members or carers who may be worried about how to explain the death of someone close to the person who they support. It includes some tips on how to approach these difficult conversations and provides some resources which can help you with this as well as how to support them to manage their feelings.