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 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
The first steps to take when the unexpected happens
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
How a lack of timely support led to depression
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
What support is needed when faced with a life-threatening cancer journey?
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
How to Support a Friend Diagnosed with Cancer
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