Clients of Live Inspired Counseling & Support have the opportunity to participate in the support and wellness programs of partner organization Live Inspired Brevard, a 501c3 nonprofit that Christina Tecson founded to help foster emotional healing through social support and create a sense of community.

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Having a network of both peers who have similar experiences or walked a similar path, as well as health professionals who understand the physical and psychological mechanisms working against you, can bolster one’s confidence, increase optimism and motivation, reduce the impact of stress, improve functioning, and lead to improvements in quality of life.

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High Social Support correlates positively with:

 

•    Resilience to stress
•    Active coping mechanisms
•    Less age-related cognitive decline
•    Higher cardiovascular functioning
•    Higher neuroendocrine functioning
•    Higher immune system functioning

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With a mission to connect, support, educate, and empower underserved or disadvantaged people affected by chronic health conditions, Live Inspired Brevard focuses on 5 pillars of social support—emotional, esteem, social network, informational, and tangible support.

 

These services provide a comforting place where people can connect with others to gain emotional support, as well as resources and education to help them manage their chronic health conditions and challenging life circumstances. 

 

Emotional & Esteem

Especially during stressful times, knowing “you are not alone” and having a sense of belonging reinforced with empathy and understanding can make a huge difference to bring joy back to your life.  Interacting within a community to seek and give support inevitably leads to expressions of encouragement and feelings of optimism and confidence. Esteem support includes providing affirmations, giving compliments; celebrating successes; reminding someone of strengths, challenging negative self-talk; while emotional support includes hugs, listening and empathizing, and simply being caring and present for a person—all common interactions within a support network.

 

Peer Support Groups

Organized peer support groups--currently a breast cancer support group, two cancer support groups for any type of cancer, and a chronic pain support group--allow clients to experience commonality with similar life circumstances and health conditions, find empathy discussing shared concerns, and gain motivation to practice effective coping methods. Clients help heal each other with the assistance of a mental health professional to facilitate; or some groups may be co-led by peer volunteers.

 

Wellness Education & Resources

Community leaders share their expertise and wisdom. Experts present on health & enrichment topics or teach life skills on topics such as cancer prevention, brain health, nutrition, physical fitness, disability benefits, caregiving, and financial wellness. Our resource community offers access to a network of healthcare professionals, consultants, and experts who provide the means to conquer various issues or assist to develop the necessary life skills to thrive . . . and LIVE INSPIRED.

 

Joyful Activities

Group gatherings for events and activities provide the opportunity for social bonding organically, in a natural setting, through unique experiences such as:

• themed luncheons

• gardening events

• creative expression

• sunset river cruises

• respite retreats.