Tips for Your Team

Even with the best intentions, the words or actions of others can sometimes miss the mark and in effect cause more harm than good and leave the family feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or even hurt. This doesn’t usually come from a lack of care but rather from discomfort, uncertainty or the desire to “make it better.” Knowing and internalizing this can help you respond with grace and hopefully, by communicating these tips to your team, you can help your supporters approach your circumstances with more awareness.  In this final section, you will find many printable resources to complete and distribute so that everyone is on the same page.

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