Speaking Engagement: LEMS Family Association Virtual Summit
Learn practical strategies for maintaining friendships while living with a rare disease or chronic illness. In this LEMS Family Association presentation, psychotherapist Jodi Taub, LCSW, shares professional and personal insights on navigating inconsistent capabilities, communicating changing needs, and fostering meaningful connections through adaptation and boundaries.
The Grief and Loss of Living With a Chronic Illness
Getting diagnosed with a serious condition can cause a sense of loss. A psychotherapist – and fellow primary immune deficiency patient – offers her advice for processing these feelings and celebrating resilience.
Key Highlights:
Mourning and Validating Loss of Identity
Forming New Friendships and Support Systems
Finding New Occupational or Educational Paths
Scheduling and Looking Forward to Future Events