We all live on a spectrum of wellness, each using our own tools to keep us feeling okay. We will all face a crisis at some point in our lives, and that crisis will look different for everyone.
...knowing ourselves and which tools work best for us is part of maintaining the equilibrium of life, and is also one of the surest strategies for handling stress and challenges. The answers for how to manage life’s challenges already exist within the lived experience of others.
...Peer support is not based on medical models of illness and disorder; rather it is the provision of emotional, practical and informational supports by people with lived experiences, to cultivate mutual empowerment. Peer support initiatives are run by and for the participants.
Self-Help Resource Centre (SHRC)*
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Our mission is to improve and empower the lives of those affected by VHL (von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome) in Canada.
Our charitable purpose registered with the Canadian Government (CRA) is: To promote the health of VHL patients in Canada by providing peer group support. VHL Canada has identified a significant need for peer group support for Canadian VHL patients (including their families and caregivers). Research suggests that peer group support for chronic illness improves patient health and wellness - including emotional or mental health. Also, patients who are more involved in their health care tend to get improved outcomes and satisfaction. Moreover, VHL Canada believes that patient peer support offers motivation, optimism, and hope.
While developing values statements, I found common ground with the SHRC* who are major advocates for peer support (also known as self-help or mutual-aid).
Link to Flyer to print and bring to your healthcare team
Link to page on our peer support groups
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