Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is an evidence-based, self-care education program for family caregivers. Originally developed caregivers of adults with chronic conditions, Powerful Tools for Caregivers has expanded the program to include classes for parents of children with special needs. Below is a general summary of PTC:

• Education program – not a support group
• 6-week series of classes
• Focus on caregiver self-care
• Scripted curriculum
• Train-the-Trainer model

• Katie Thompson (katie.thompson.1@ndsu.edu)
• Katelyn Jespersen (katelyn.jespersen@ndsu.edu)
• Metta Pfliger (metta.pfliger.1@ndsu.edu)