One of the biggest challenges people face when their life is turned upside down by illness or disability is the feeling that they have lost control of their bodies and of their lives. Well-meaning people who care and want to help can either support the person in a way that helps them to feel they have some control over their day-to-day lives or it can strip them of their sense of identity and control.

Think about it. Your life has changed dramatically! You can no longer rely on your body to do the things which you took for granted in life before illness or disability. You may have been responsible for your family, your team or your business - been used to telling others what to do but now you are reduced to having to accept help from others. You feel defenseless, helpless and hate what is happening to you.

It is hard enough to have to accept help but when others treat you as if you are a young child or an idiot the feelings of helplessness can quickly become feelings of hopelessness!

As a carer or a helper, you have tremendous power and responsibility to either help the person you are supporting feel empowered or contribute to their feeling like a victim. It requires empathy, tact AND patience - this video is designed to help you be more aware of how you can provide help and support in a really constructive way.

You may not be able to change the situation you are in – but it is not the challenge that defines the quality of your life but how you choose to deal with it.

'Living with Long-Term Illness (Including Long Covid) & Disability: Foreword by Professor Leslie J Findley, MD, MRCS, DRCOG, DCH, FRCP' This publication is a companion to this YouTube Playlist. It offers practical approaches to help you navigate your way to living a great life despite the challenges you are facing.

Available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BN181945/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i13

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN181945?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

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