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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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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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The first steps to take when the unexpected happens

July 20, 2018August 13, 2018 Emma Tilsley How To..., Practical Support Leave a comment

The unexpected can happen at any time, without warning and we’re not always prepared, particularly in the event of a health crisis. The first steps you take when the unexpected happens can make a big difference to how you get through a challenging time. Slow Down When life throws you a curveball, your first instinct

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how lack of timely support let to depression

How a lack of timely support led to depression

July 5, 2018August 13, 2018 Janey Carr How To..., Member Stories, Practical Support 6 Comments

Life throws us curveballs that we’re not always prepared for. If you don’t have people to turn to or timely support right when you need it, you can find yourself on a slippery downward spiral very quickly. It’s how people suddenly find themselves homeless seemingly overnight, sleeping in cars or on the street. How It

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support from friends during a life-threatening cancer journey

What support is needed when faced with a life-threatening cancer journey?

April 30, 2018July 9, 2018 Jess Weller Cancer Support Leave a comment

There are several ways to define support during a life-threatening cancer journey: To help someone emotionally or in a practical way To hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling To agree with and encourage someone because you want them to succeed All of these relevant when it

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How to Support a Friend Diagnosed with Cancer

March 29, 2018July 9, 2018 Janey Carr How To... Leave a comment

When you hear a friend say those gut-wrenching words “I have cancer” the first reaction is one of shock, followed by awkwardness as you search for the right words. You will probably end up saying, “If there is anything I can do, just let me know,” because you really have no clue what to say or

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