Presentation Slides: https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grief-Vasculitis.pdf
Living with vasculitis brings not just physical challenges but also deep emotional ones. Noelle Creamer, a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who’s also living with vasculitis, dives into the grief that comes with a vasculitis diagnosis and how it affects more than just our health. She explores what this grief looks like, why it's so hard to talk about, and how we can move forward with hope.
What you will learn in this workshop:
Understanding Grief’s Many Forms: Gain a deeper insight into the various types of grief one may encounter with a vasculitis diagnosis, including loss of control, loss of trust in one's body, or loss of personal identity, purpose and direction.
Unveiling Disenfranchised Grief: Discover what disenfranchised grief is and why it's significant, especially when your feelings of loss go unrecognized by society.
Recognizing the Symptoms: Learn to identify the symptoms of disenfranchised grief and understand how they might differ from those of traditional mourning.
Physical Manifestations of Grief: Explore how grief can be embodied, learning to recognize the physical signs and symptoms that grief may be affecting your wellbeing.
Self-Reflection Prompts for Tough Days: Arm yourself with thoughtful questions to guide you through difficult moments, fostering introspection and self-compassion.
Cultivating Self-Care: Learn about practical self-care strategies for challenging days, designed to nurture both body and spirit.
Embracing Your 'MVP': Engage with key practices—Mindfulness, Visualization, and Purpose—as tools to center yourself and find peace amidst the turmoil.
Applying the 3-H's Approach: Determine which type of support you need at any given moment and learn how to communicate these needs to others.
Community and Support: Learn the importance of sharing your story and finding a community that understands and supports you.
About Noelle:
Noelle Creamer is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with training from Duke University, and the Co-Founder of BrightlyThrive™, a community-based app that supports those living with autoimmune conditions, inspired by Noelle's own victory over Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Noelle’s credentials also extend to certifications in breathwork, mind/body connection, lifestyle medicine, nutrition and yoga, enriching her holistic approach to wellness.
Her mission is clear: to empower people to transcend health challenges and live fully today without fearing tomorrow. Noelle specializes in cultivating a positive mindset and building healthy habits in nutrition, exercise, sleep, and community connection. She is a guide, mentor, and advocate for thriving health and wellness.
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