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Provide a safe, non-threatening environment to discuss all concerns about their condition |
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Provide support for re-building self-esteem |
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Provide support for building new, healthy relationships |
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Help work through denial and anger so that the person can act responsibly to reduce the spread of disease |
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Clear up confusion around the facts about the disease |
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Develop practical strategies for telling a current partner, or new partners |
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Be a source of confidence as a person gets comfortable sharing their condition with others |
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Provide an opportunity to take control back of their life and health by doing something good for themselves. |
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Learn about healthy foods and how to practically incorporate them into their lifestyle |
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Strengthen their immune system by eating well and learning techniques to reduce stress |
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Discover exercise that is fun and works for them uniquely |
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Meet new people through activities like hands-on cooking |
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Classes Creating and implementing a plan for an exciting and fulfilling future i.e. career goals, relationship goals, spiritual goals, etc. |
