| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Christmas at An Season for Caregivers by Julie-Allyson Ieron |
Topic: Relationships |
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| Published: Friday 14 August, 2009 |
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5 Ways to Get Rid of Some Chronic Pain Today by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Pain Management |
| If your chronic illness and the pain that accompanies it has got you feeling blue, that's understandable, but not a place you have to stay. |
| Published: Monday 03 August, 2009 |
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You are Too Young to Be That Sick! by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Emotions About Illness |
| Despite the terms "chronic" and "forever" I felt relieved to know the label that described my chronic pain. Few of my friends, however, shared my enthusiasm for a diagnosis. The managers at my office were more concerned about the fact that I wasn't wearing heels to work anymore, making me look less ... |
| Published: Monday 20 July, 2009 |
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4 Challenges to Expect When Leading an Illness Support Group by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Support Group |
| After weeks, or even months, of planning for your support group, the time for your first meeting has finally arrived. You have prepared a proposal to start up a support group which has been approved by an organization or church. You're set! Or... are you? |
| Published: Monday 06 July, 2009 |
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4 Challenges to Expect When Leading an Illness Support Group by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Church Resources |
| After weeks, or even months, of planning for your support group, the time for your first meeting has finally arrived. You have prepared a proposal to start up a support group which has been approved by an organization or church. You're set! Or... are you? |
| Published: Monday 06 July, 2009 |
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Checklist for Starting a Support Group by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Support Group |
| Beginning a support group shouldn't be a task you take on that overwhelms you. But if you aren't prepared, many obstacles can come up that can threaten the environment of your group. Follow along with this simple checklist so you will save a great deal of time and heartache in the future, and instea... |
| Published: Sunday 28 June, 2009 |
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Checklist for Starting a Support Group by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Church Resources |
| Beginning a support group shouldn't be a task you take on that overwhelms you. But if you aren't prepared, many obstacles can come up that can threaten the environment of your group. Follow along with this simple checklist so you will save a great deal of time and heartache in the future, and instea... |
| Published: Sunday 28 June, 2009 |
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Invisible Illness and Mixed Emotions: 5 Ways to Cope by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Emotions About Illness |
| Living with an illness that people cannot see can be more disheartening than the physical pain sometimes. Why is it we seek validation and find people's comments of "You look so good" to be discouraging rather than encouraging? |
| Published: Saturday 21 March, 2009 |
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Can I Be Mad at God About My Illness? 3 Ways to Know |
Topic: Emotions About Illness |
| Can you be angry with God about your illness or is that a sin? Anger is one of the most common reactions when it comes to living with illness, but one of the most confusing when it comes to our faith in God. |
| Published: Saturday 21 March, 2009 |
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Ministering to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways That Take 20 Minutes by Lisa Copen |
Topic: Church Resources |
| Reaching out to those who live with chronic illness in your church does not have to be a 'new program' that takes months to plan and hundreds of dollars. With just a few changes in under 20 minutes you can have a more welcoming environment for those in chronic pain. |
| Published: Saturday 21 March, 2009 |
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