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It takes an institution to heal a person affected by leprosy. From counselling to providing treatment and taking care of mental health to ensuring rehabilitation, an individual often undergoes a complete cycle from the time s/he is diagnosed with leprosy till s/he is released from treatment. This holistic approach is the only way to do it. https://rb.gy/u52qps #UniteActEliminateLeprosy #WorldLeprosyDay

When it comes to your loved one’s needs, spiritual care is just as significant as their physical care. Spiritual care is the practice of caring for a patient’s spirit and emotions, which is just as important as the medical and psychological care they receive. https://lnkd.in/ey59JewH

"Over my career...my specialization in clinical training and practice has been the development of a resilience-oriented systemic approach with complicated loss. At the core is the conviction that distressed couple and family processes can be strengthened to support healing and positive adaptation for all members and their bonds," writes @Froma Walsh, MSW, PhD, author of "Complex and Traumatic Loss" in a blog post for the @AAMFT.

Empowerment is to see the beauty of our resilience in our brokenness. https://lnkd.in/ePfrWYe2

I would like to share a snippet from my book, as, at this time of year, I find most people are reflecting on 2024 and it is a very difficult and sad time for many, especially for those of us who have suffered losses and are missing our loved ones. So, I hope you find some solace in this excerpt. Don't forget, you can order the book here. Special pre-launch price ends in a couple of weeks, https://lnkd.in/gkAApie8 I want to share some of my coping mechanisms which saved me - kept my head above water, when I was going under. First and foremost was to surround myself with people who loved me, people who let me react any way that helps, with no judgement or pressure. Some days I wanted to talk, cry, vent and scream out all the pain that was stabbing at my insides constantly. And other days I didn’t want to talk at all, I just wanted to listen to the everyday happenings of other people’s lives and let myself be swept away with the mundaneness around me. I think it’s really important to act how you feel, and not put on a façade, as this exerts much more emotional energy than I was capable of mustering up. So, I just let myself be, if that makes sense. The depression was debilitating, and I’d never experienced anything quite so severe, where I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I didn’t know if I’d ever be happy again. It’s a scary feeling, and especially for us extroverts, because it’s quite obvious to all those around us, that we are not okay. I was sick of feeling so sad and depressed, but I didn’t know how or what to do, to change or improve the situation, as nothing made me happy anymore. But the more I tried to fight against my emotions or stop myself from feeling the sadness, the worse it was, and it just heightened the pain. I got angry at myself for failing to push past these emotions. At the beginning, I would spend hours just holding back the tears, holding it together and plastering a fake smile on my face. Then when no one else was around, my emotions would just explode, and it was so much worse. It took me longer to recover from this, than if I had just allowed myself to go through the pain and honor my sadness. Acceptance is much easier than denying your emotions. I just learnt to let myself be sad, and not try and be happy for appearances. There is no ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ when it comes to grief, and putting unwarranted pressure on yourself is both unfair and wrong. I have realised to a greater degree how much family and good friends mean, and how essential they are to my happiness and my existence. I understand more than I ever wanted to, that there is so little time, so I try not to waste it being stressed. I try to laugh a lot, not take myself too seriously, to be fun and frivolous and enjoy myself.

As a mother, teacher, and educational psychologist, I often find myself guiding children through some of life’s hardest moments. Helping our young ones understand loss and grief is one of the most sensitive, yet powerful, tasks we undertake, and it’s essential to approach it with compassion, clarity, and a deep sense of security. Talking to children about death is difficult, but I believe it’s a conversation that can ultimately bring them comfort and strength. Today is Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day), I’m reminded that this tradition offers us a natural way to talk about life and remembrance. Visiting cemeteries, sharing stories, or simply honoring loved ones who are no longer with us can show children that remembering is a beautiful act of love and continuity. Tragically, in Spain many families currently face the effects of DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels), these honest discussions are more essential than ever. One practice that I have found truly make a difference is allow a personal way to say goodbye – Giving children a chance to draw, write, or even have a small ritual to say goodbye can be incredibly healing. This simple act can provide comfort and a sense of closure. Teaching our children about resilience and security in times of adversity prepares them for life in ways that will stay with them forever. Each conversation, however difficult, is a small step toward building emotional strength and a sense of community.

👉Traumatic event?😲 👉 Flashbacks? 👉 Not feeling yourself? 👉 Think you're going crazy?😬 Could it be PTSD? This episode explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from a place of sensitivity, hope and compassion.❤ 👉 It looks at the stigma in the Christian community 👉 Discusses the need for practical wisdom 👉 Shares personal experience with honesty and vulnerability 👉 Includes symptoms, normalising, and why early support is necessary 👉 Helps you learn, help yourself & others 👉 Plus much more! 🎙Listen to Understanding PTSD here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e82g2NNk #ptsd #trauma #traumacare #traumaawareness #ptsdawareness #learnaboutptsd #mentalhealth #healthandwellbeing #wellbeing #christianity #practicalfaith #practicalchristianity #practicalwisdom #traumarecovery #compassion #faith #christianhelp #traumahelp

You may be familiar with the concept of the transmission of intergenerational trauma - how trauma responses can be passed down to through generations - but have you considered how legacies of care and resilience can be shared, as well? Familial (chosen and by origin) and cultural legacies can serve as sources of strength, healing and resilience, passed down through generations. Through honoring ancestral wisdom, cultural traditions, values and practices we may tap into our inheritance of strength and ways of healing. Finding connection with those who have come before us can allow us to be in conversation with legacies - those we wish to draw from and those we wish to interrupt - creating new possibilities for ourselves and our communities. What are some legacies of care that you've inherited?

Serenity is achieved when we let go of the impossible desire to change the past. Accepting that the past cannot be altered brings peace and allows us to focus on the present and future. -----------------  📞: INT +1 (917) 974-4265 or IN +91 90222 76484  -----------------  🌐 : www.roycares.org  -----------------  📧 : info@roycares.org  ----------------- . . . #SucceedInRecovery #RecoverySpecialist #RecoveryWarrior #RecoveryLife #SubstanceAddiction #AlcoholFreeLife #AddictionRecovery #AddictionTreatment #MentalHealthHub #MentalHealth #RoyCaresAndAssociates #Roycares

Grieving is a complex and non-linear process, with each person experiencing it differently based on their personality, sociocultural norms, and life experiences. For the youth, processing grief and navigating how to cope with it can be particularly challenging. Having been in that position led me to share some insights in my recent blog, called "The Faces of Grief," which you can check out on my website. 💭 📚