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Dear Ones,
I have a friend who is in a health crisis. She is so worried about her finances, health, energy, etc. With lack of adequate health care for ones with no insurance, I need some tips on how I can help her feel better. She has asked for Reiki and prayers which I have done and I have put her on the Reiki list.
thanks,
peace,
Prosperity

Namaste,
It is nice to note your concern. Words of comfort and moral support do play a lot of role to make someone in crisis feel better. You could visit her everyday if your time permits to do so, that will make her feel wanted. Just my thoughts.

Dear Prosperity,

I find that what helps the most to a person in crisis is to listen....and validate their feelings as they come up. The act of listening is more important than saying.

Namaste,
Roxy

prosperity,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- can you be more specific about the 'health crisis' in terms of any actual disease process that might be on-going?

- you might also help her track down resources which may lead to obtaining some sort of health insurance - local social services or health department offices

- social workers here at The Cafe might have some ideas

- and, somehow maybe you could find a gentle way of reminding her that the stress associate with excessive worry can exacerbate existing conditions and interfere with clear thinking about how to deal with her issues

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Dear Firekeeper,
Thank you for that info. She has asked for that help. She has congestive heart failure.
peace,
Prosperity

Hi honey,

I'll post some links on the resources board for prescription assistance.

Family is always a good support system. Maybe they can help take some of the 'weight' off of her shoulders by pitching in and doing small things. If everyone does one thing a lot gets done without anyone feeling overwhelmed or abused.

Just suggestion, hopefully this is already being done. :-)

Also, keep looking for assistance. It has been my experience that many agencies aren't always forthcoming about what assistance is available. Whether this is lack of communication amongst the staff or a fear of overextending budgets I can't say but have found that government agencies aren't always the best place to ask about government services. :-))

Look in places you wouldn't ordinarily think of looking. Are there local senior centers? Sometimes they have classes or other recources, or knowledge, that while focused on the elderly can still help stear a person in a direction where help can be found. Maybe a service where medical equipment is traded or sold on consignment would know of some programs or agencies that could help? Private organizations that work with the needy are often good places to look for some help since they may have more information on services available both public and private.

Hope some of this is helpful

Walk in beauty,
Rebecca