Mission and Goals of the
Stroke Recovery Group Whitby
Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
Mission
This group is for people who have been affected directly or indirectly by a stroke. The mission of the Stroke Recovery Group is to:
1. support the process of stroke recovery
2. promote community integration
3. increase knowledge, availability and community awareness of stroke recovery support in our community
Goals
Stroke recovery can occur along different avenues for different people. Recovery involves physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual changes. The goals of the Stroke Recovery Group are:
1. To provide information and emotional support to stroke survivors and their caregivers.
2. To provide a friendly environment for socializing and peer support.
3. To acquaint the public about the existence of stroke recovery support.
4. To increase and expand support for stroke survivors and caregivers in our community.
(revised May 7, 2010)
I've been involved with this group for about two years, starting 11 months after I had my cerebral haemorrhage in January 2008. The whole right side of my body was affected, including my ability to write.
ReplyDeleteAs with all strokes there are differences among sufferers. I found comfort in how Jill Bolte-Taylor described her experience in "My Stroke of Insight". I designed a 12 step program based on her book and have tried all the steps 2 times. Response varied.
The most challenging aspect is how to reconcile the different needs of participants. There are those who come to the group out of force of habit, have no real understanding of what a peer support group is, or have no desire to follow our objectives. "Support groups are not for everyone" say writers on the subject. I cannot but agree. Good think we have a quiet minority who understands we are not a debating society. I thank them for their spirit of altruism, rather than narrow self interest. They are why I stay.
ReplyDeleteHave not been able to return all calls.
ReplyDeleteI am preparing psychologically for passing my driver's exam. The car is having a check-up with my island-man mechanic. And just today my 17 year-old protegee says she needs a car for her new baby. It's good to help--difficult to know when it really helps.