Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Newsletter

August, 2022

Important PTC Announcements
Contact with PTC Headquarters

If you know other PTC leaders or master trainers, please reach out to them to ensure they receive PTC newsletters. If they do not, please encourage them to reach out to PTC headquarters (ptcaregivers@iastate.edu) to ensure we have their most updated contact information.

PTC Upcoming Events
Upcoming Webinar

Learn and Share with PTC:

Christine Fruhauf leads the GrandCARES Project at Colorado State University. She will speak on caregiving situations that arise in grandfamilies as well as provide information about her project success.


Date: August 30th

Time: 11:30-12:30 PM CST

Format: virtual via zoom


If interested, please complete the Qualtrics form with your information. 

Master Trainer Trainings

Applications are open!

Do you know someone who would be an amazing PTC trainer? Encourage fellow Class Leaders to apply for the below Master Trainer Trainings.


  • Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:00am–12:00pm CST
  • Friday, January 27, 2023 1:00–3:00pm CST
  • Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:00am–12:00pm CST
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023 1:00–3:00pm CST
  • Friday, August 18, 2023 10:00am–12:00pm CST


See requirements for becoming a PTC Master trainer.

If interested, please fill out the Master Trainer application form.

PTC FAQ & Reminders
Class Leader FAQ
Do I need to purchase a new Helpbook for every class? 
Yes. Whether it is a paper or eBook, a new book needs to be purchased for each new class leader. 

Does it matter if a caregiver does not have a webcam or their audio is broken?
Yes, when facilitating virtually, participants must have audio and webcams. It is important that you be able to see faces while facilitating. If someone has trouble with audio, reach out to that person with support and with resources.

Can I record the class if someone cannot make the class time?
No. Recording of classes, whether in-person or virtual, is NOT permitted. It is essential that we provide a private and safe environment so participants feel comfortable enough to share.

Can a caregiver's care recipient or other visitors attend the class?
No, guests or visitors (including care receivers) are NOT permitted to attend the class series. This class should remain a private time for caregivers.

Can I have a guest speaker come?
Guest speakers should not be included as part of the class series; however, a speaker can come afterward and should be optional to caregivers.

Can I lead the class series by myself?
No, PTC class series should only be led by TWO to THREE PTC licensed class leaders. In addition to program fidelity, it is important to have more than one class leader due to the strong emotions in caregivers (or possibly you) elicited by the material. The presence of two class leaders allows one class leader to step out if needed.
ADD A PTC CLASS SERIES
ADD A PTC CLASS LEADER TRAINING EVENT
The Caregiver Helpbook
Contact PTC HQ &
Access Materials

Be sure to add your upcoming PTC class series using the "add an upcoming class series" form.




Let us know about your upcoming class leader training events through this "class leader training confirmation" form.





Access Class Leader Material

Class Leader material can be accessed through the ISU Extension Store and the PTC Website.*


*When you set up your ISU Extension Store account, be sure to use the primary email address that PTC uses to contact you.

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