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Georgia Lupus Empowerment Virtual Summit
As the International bestselling author of 13 books and 3 curricula that include “21 Ways to Get Over It! What You Should Know" and "How to Bounce Back After Hitting Rock Bottom”, Dr. Adair focuses on teaching teens, young adults, women, and men how to become empowered, resilient and become change agents in their lives despite any trauma that they have experienced.
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It’s not hard to find ideas about healthy living—on the news, online, and from friends. But does it all make sense for you? And can you do it when you’re living with lupus? We have answers.
Sessions Resources for Living Well with Lupus It’s not hard to find ideas about healthy living—on the news, online, and from friends. But does it all make sense for you? And can you do it when you’re living with lupus? We have answers. Lupus and the Kidneys An estimated 50% of people living with lupus will develop kidney issues that require medical attention and treatment. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options as it relates to kidney involvement. Advocacy: From Your Personal Story to Policy Personal stories move policy! Let's talk about YOUR role in advancing policy at the local, state and federal level. Dealing with Stress We all feel stressed from time to time, but the holidays offer their own special stressors that can make us feel even worse - gift shopping, family obligations, finances, and perhaps, the grief and sadness that accompanies the loss of a loved one. Stress can be unhealthy. So, what can you do to avoid or minimize some of these holiday stress inducers? Achieving Financial Freedom: You Can Do It! Living with lupus can bring many burdens to your daily activities, budget, and more. These burdens can add extra stress. This session will provide resources and answer some of your financial questions about managing lupus. Breakout Sessions Lupus Warriors Let's share common experiences and strategies for living well with lupus. People living with lupus will have an open forum to discuss the topics that are important in their lives. Caregivers: Communicating About Lupus Ever since your loved one heard the word “lupus,” you’ve probably had a lot of feelings about this diagnosis. You may have felt fear, anger, grief, or sadness, among other emotions. Should you share these feelings with the person you care about? Experts say yes, because open communication can keep your relationship healthy. Parenting a Child With Lupus You likely have helped your child through tummy aches and scraped knees. But parenting a child with a chronic illness is different—and your child needs special support. Putting the Pieces Together Our closing session will provide our participants an opportunity to share what they learned during the summit and how they will incorporate these new tools into their daily routine. |
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