Sensitive closure

The following bullet points should be followed as a checklist to ensure sensitive closure:

• Briefly summarise the main topics covered 
• Allow time for questions, comments or clarifications.  

Include the following prompts:
“Are you clear on potential supports available and how to access them?  If not, what is it that you are unclear about?”
“Are you clear on strategies on how to care for yourself?  If not, what is it that you are unclear about?”
“Is there anything else about your caring role that you are feeling unclear about today?  If not, what is it that you are unclear about?”

• Remind carers of the information provided in the Carer Kit, in particular the contact details of carer support services, inclusive of psychological and practical (e.g. respite, financial guidance). For example, “There are a lot of issues that have been raised today beyond the scope of this education session. However, there are a whole range of formal and informal support options. For example, the Cancer Helpline 13 11 20, a grief counsellor or social worker – all of which are listed in the Carer Kit”.
   
• Participants will also be invited to stay after the session to allow for exchange of phone numbers and email addresses, which may also foster their own debriefing. In addition to this, they should be supplied with verbal and written information on who to contact if they feel the need for professional debriefing and/or counselling.