Carers course on complex emotional needs

23 April 2026

Join a six-week course that aims to provide carers with information that builds their understanding around complex emotional needs.

Do you support someone with a personality disorder or emotional intensity difficulties? 

Our Complex Emotional Needs team are offering a six-week psychoeducational course which aims to provide carers with information that builds their understanding around complex emotional needs (CEN).

CEN might mean that the person you support has a formal diagnosis of 'personality disorder', or they might have similar experiences, for example, emotional intensity, unstable self-image, or risky and impulsive behaviours.

The following six-week sessions will be held in 2026:

  • Spring 18 February - 25 March (Wednesday) 6-8pm
  • Summer 27 May - 1 July (Wednesday) 6-8pm
  • Autumn 7 October - 11 November (Wednesday) 6-8pm

To join one of the courses, please email spft.cen.east@nhs.net with your name, contact number, and details of the course you would like to join, or if you require further information.