I have been away from my desk for awhile, not by choice but away never the less. I would like to share with you some of the highlights of a wonderful MS Group Leaders conference that I attended November 2-3, in Canton Ohio. There were twelve of us from various states, all group leaders dedicated to helping support others with MS. Our groups are all under the umbrella of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF).
We had a great group of people who not only meshed because of a common enemy (MS), but because of a determined desire to help others and in turn also help ourselves. We began with identifying what a support was and our roles as leaders and co-leaders. Topics of dealing with challenging situations, becoming emotionally involved,and keeping your meetings positive were some that were covered.
During our discussions we discovered that though there were sometimes differences in our approaches the outcomes were quite similar. Proving once again that there is almost always more than one way to arrive at any given solution, that you might be seeking. We ended with sharing our personal views of the rewards of being a support group leader/co-leader.
The most precious and heartwarming outcome of the conference was not only the new friendships formed, but also the sense of family that was forged between us in just the small amount of time that we shared. Our facilitator Helen Mangan was excellent in guiding the group discussion, offering pertinent insight on the life and times of a support group leader. Thanks Helen for all that you do to help your group leaders.
I'll say goodnight and leave you with a quote:
"We act as though comfort and luxury were the
chief requirements of life, when all that that
we need to make us happy is something to be
enthusiastic about".
Albert Einstein, Scientist and Philosopher
Be happy my friends, take control and live your best life today! LIFE IS THE GREATEST ADVENTURE!
Shirley
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