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The power of community

The Power Of Community When Dealing With A Chronic Illness

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Gemma Knight Community Leave a comment

People who are dealing with a chronic illness face dozens of obstacles every day – from financial difficulties and coping with pain and discomfort to the struggles of trying to deal with everyday tasks. But the challenges are not the only difficulty. Amongst the challenges comes the sense of isolation. Often excluded from the activities

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Small Ways To Show Compassion To Someone Dealing With Illness

Small Ways To Show Compassion To Someone Dealing With Illness

February 13, 2019 Gemma Knight How To... Leave a comment

It can be hard to know how best to show compassion and support someone who is dealing with a serious or chronic illness. Often, you desperately want to ease their suffering and be there for them, but you are unsure of what they need and how you can help. Everyone deals with their illness in

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Happiness is Healing

How Happiness Can Be Healing

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Gemma Knight Practical Support Leave a comment

When you are experiencing a serious, debilitating, or life-threatening illness, it can be difficult to inspire genuine feelings of joy and happiness. In fact, when you or a loved one are facing immense challenges of any kind, it can be hard to pull yourself away from negativity, fear and loneliness. However, there is a good

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The Joy Of Giving At Any Time Of Year

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Gemma Knight Community, How To..., Kindness Leave a comment

The season of giving is upon us. But what does that really mean? Christmas has evolved somewhat in recent times. A slight sense of materialism has crept in. Sometimes giving at this festive time can seem like an obligation rather than what it should be – a gift of service and selflessness. With new “traditions”

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Social Connections Can Improve Physical Health

How Social Connections Can Improve Physical Health

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 Gemma Knight Community 1 Comment

Human beings are very social creatures. That is why social interactions play a significant role for us and in our physical health. When you experience hardship and difficulties in your life, it can be tempting to withdraw from your friends and family – isolating yourself. However, there is increasing evidence that you should actually do

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Positive workplace

Why Mental Wellbeing Should Be A Consideration In The Workplace

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Gemma Knight Practical Support Leave a comment

October shines a light on mental wellbeing with Mental Health Awareness Week here in New Zealand. Mental health issues have been around for many years, but they have always been a bit of a taboo subject. Thankfully, that is all starting to change. Slowly, it is becoming more acceptable to have conversations about mental health

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How to support someone with cancer

How To Support Someone With Cancer

September 26, 2018October 10, 2018 Gemma Knight Cancer Support, How To..., Practical Support 1 Comment

Hearing that a friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer can be scary. It brings a lot of emotion along with it – fear, anger, sadness, and worry. All very big feelings to deal with. The thing with Cancer is that it can mean many things. It is a general term that covers

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