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WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A
SUPPORT NETWORK
Organize the peer support network early
Make sure it aligns with their desire for support. Everyone
has different talents. Are you a planner, an entertainer, a
doer, a listener, in a career to help advise, etc.? Stay
authentic to these roles, and support will be more
consistent. Several weeks post-diagnosis is often when
social support fades away. Help each person see their role
in a tangible, doable way.
Identify ways to connect
Learn how they want to communicate, whether it is text,
email, social media. Consider creating a group chat to stay
coordinated with other supporters and reach out to each
other as needed. Make sure everyone is on the same page
with the privacy guidelines. Stay consistent and remember
the impact presence has on quality of life.
Find a coordination tool that works for the group
Find a status update, scheduling, and coordination tool that
works for the person diagnosed and their support network.
Several online tools are available, including b-there,
CaringBridge, Meal Train, Lotsa Helping Hands, Standwith
App, and ianacare. Choose one that will help you stay
connected and consistent.
Work together
The more supporters that can stay connected, the more
likely consistent support will be achieved. The person
diagnosed won't always want or need support, but
being there when they need you is vital. There are many
options to connect without being in the same place. Just
show up: online, virtually, or in person. It matters.
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