http://startasmallgr oup.com author, Lisa Copen, shares about some of the concerns people with chronic illness may have about leading an illness support group when they have no small group leadership experience. How does our spiritual faith help determine if we should take a risk and start a group? What do we do if we feel in over our head?
http://restministrie s.com founder asks, "who will attend your support group?" When planning a support group we imagine everyone will want to attend, but many people may not come. Who do you expect will want the benefits of support groups? Will they be likely to attend your group meetings? If not, will there still be plenty of people who will attend to make this a successful group?
http://restministrie s.com founder, Lisa Copen, offers her perspective on winter time and chronic illness and how she hopes spring offers her friends a break from some of the side effects of illness and chronic pain.
http://RestMinistrie s.com founder, Lisa Copen shares how to organize your medications with a craft bead box. If you have a chronic illness, medications can become overwhelming. Keeping them in a dry, safe location, knowing when they expire, when you need refills and when to take them, needs a system. Lisa will show you how she turned a bead box for under $15 into her medication and vitamin box.
http://invisibleilln essweek.com video shows how living with an illness can be hard to explain to friends who don't understand how you pace yourself. Have you ever had a conversation like this one? What would you do differently? How do you explain yourself without sounding like a drag?
http://invisibleilln essweek.com founder, Lisa Copen, shares about the theme of Invisible Illness Awareness Week for 2011 and how those with invisible disabilities, chronic pains, or chronic illnesses can get involved!
http://invisibleilln essweek.com shares some reflections on what living with a chronic invisible illness compares to, and they aren't pretty--but they are real! But don't lose hope! Connect with others and bring awareness to the campaign with a "deep breath, think fresh!"
http://BeyondCassero les.com author shares how encouraging new hobbies for women who have physical symptoms of grief and illness crisis and loss while coping with pain can be beneficial.
http://lisacopen.com shares about the last month regarding her rheumatoid arthritis, ministry for those with chronic illnesses, family life and things to look forward to at http://RestMinistrie s.com .
http://BeyondCassero les.com author explains that though we may be quick to offer biblical quotes of encouragement to suffering friends with illness, we need to let her cry.
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