Wellness Hour on Friendship: The Elixir of Life

17:00 ET | 16:00 CT | 15:00 MT | 14:00 PT

In the last few months, a raft of articles have been published on the topic of friendship. Some were about research on the topic, some were about new books that have just come out, and some were just reflections on the subject. But they all contained insights that were surprising, and interesting as well as concerning.

The problem of loneliness and managing friendships is not just something experienced by people with disabilities (although our physical challenges can make it worse); it is something going on in the larger society of which we are a part. And recognizing that fact, can help those of us with differing abilities better appreciate that it is not just about us, and give us the courage to do something about it.

This month’s Wellness Hour will focus on Friendship. Gregg Lichtenstein, one of our volunteers, will take a few minutes at the top of the hour to summarize these various articles and their insights. We will then go into breakout groups to discuss our own experiences, challenges, and what we can take away that will help our lives. Finally, we will bring the breakout groups together to share our most unusual learnings.

If possible, we suggest that you read this wonderful short article that recently appeared in the New York Times, entitled “Can we put an end to America’s most dangerous myth? (download as pdf). It’s about a 3 minute read, and very worthwhile.

Here are Questions for Breakout Groups, which you can review ahead of time if you wish.

Looking forward to engaging with all of you!

The Wellness Hour is open to everyone in the FSHD community. This is your time to enjoy the company of fellow FSHers, share challenges, talk about what works for you, and feel validated and supported in whatever you may be going through.

Nous ouvrirons la salle Zoom une demi-heure plus tôt (16h30 ET). afin que les membres puissent profiter d'un forum ouvert pour discuter de tout ce qui les préoccupe. Rick Whitehead sera présent pour vous accueillir. L'Heure du bien-être est devenue une destination très populaire et nous n'avons jamais assez de temps pour que chacun puisse partager ce qui le préoccupe, alors nous avons pensé essayer cette approche.

Notre réunion mensuelle Zoom sur le bien-être se tient le deuxième lundi de chaque mois, de 17 h à 18 h (heure de l'Est). Chaque mois, nous aurons un sujet de conversation, mais il s'agit d'une réunion informelle et si la discussion dévie dans d'autres directions, ce n'est pas grave ! Nous espérons que vous passerez nous voir pour profiter de la compagnie de quelques-unes des merveilleuses personnes de notre communauté.

Si vous êtes intéressé, veuillez vous inscrire en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous. Vous ne devez vous inscrire qu'une seule fois pour la série mensuelle. Vous recevrez des notifications de Zoom avec les informations sur la réunion.

Vous avez besoin de conseils pour utiliser les fonctions de Zoom ? Voici une vidéo qui explique de nombreuses caractéristiques de base.