Tag Archives: support

How not to say the wrong thing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Last week I posted a blog about how to help and support a family facing illness.  That blog focused on what you can do. Along with the challenges of not knowing what to do, you can face the challenge of not … Continue reading →

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Supporting a family who is facing illness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.  Since then I have had 4 major surgeries and chemotherapy.  I’ve had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of times I needed help, whether I liked it or not.  … Continue reading →

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Doors Wide Open: A Parent’s Perspective of Mental Illness

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Although we are starting to hear more and more about mental health, there is still not enough information available to parents when they need it the most. None of us wants to be the parent that needs these resources for … Continue reading →

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Identify psychosis early – Open the door to tomorrow

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Mental health is becoming more and more of a hot topic these days, which, from a health perspective, is a great thing. Let’s face it, it’s not an easy topic to discuss, but the stigma associated with it is a … Continue reading →

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Parenting with mental health challenges

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Working with youth, I’m well aware of the challenges young people face when struggling with a mental illness.  But it got me thinking…what if the situation was reversed?

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