Effective Management for LupusPRESENTED BY: SARAH WILLIAMS-TOLLIVER, PH.D. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR/TIDEWATER

Effective Management Encompasses 3 Primary Methods

Self Care Education/Advocacy Support

Self Care

Medical Keeping medical

appointments Compliance with medical

treatment Communicating effectively

with treatment providers Keeping a log of all providers

and specific notes about each appt.

Personal Minimizing Stress Maintaining a

healthy/positive outlook Practicing meditation or other

methods of relaxing

Community Practicing Spirituality Volunteering/Altruism Involvement with community

agencies in the community

Education/Advocacy

Research -Staying current with recent news and changes about Lupus. -Participating in research studies

Continuing Education-Attend a class or workshop that improves your understanding of Lupus.

Advocacy-Educate others about Lupus. -Participate in Political Activities-Be an active supporter of the Lupus Foundation of America!

Support

Family-Communicate with family about your fears, concerns, and/or needs. -Set aside time each week to talk and allow family to openly share as well.

Social Support -Attend social events -Respectively decline invitations if necessary, but always offer a suggested activity for the future. -Attend LFA Support Groups in your area

Supporting Others-Be the person that you need others to be to you. -If possible volunteer for a cause that offers support to others, such as the Cancer Society, Senior Citizen groups, etc.

Resources

Counseling LFA Support Group/Tidewater Sarah Williams-Tolliver, Ph.D.

757-276-4013 Christian Psychotherapy

757-490-0377 Norfolk Psychiatric Assoc

757-461-3313

Health Nailah Washington/Reiki

Practitoner240-425-2867

Susan BenjaminA New Leaf Hypnosis757-514-1415

Financial Medicare.gov Medicaid.gov Longtermcare.gov