relationships – Can Do MS Podcast

MS Path 2 Care: Home, Work, and Relationships

By cando-ms | December 5, 2019

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MS Path 2 Care: Home, Work, and Relationships – Episode 18 – Transcript

Your path when living with MS is filled with important interactions. Whether it’s with spouses, family members, employers, co-workers, friends, or dating partners, your MS may disrupt these connections and impact your abilities and perceptions to thrive in your home, work, and relationships. In this multidisciplinary discussion, we will discuss managing potential barriers in these areas of wellness, including tools, adaptations, accommodations, and members of the healthcare team who can assist.

Growing Together

By cando-ms | September 12, 2019

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Growing Together – Episode 11 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS, but it’s important to recognize the unique needs support partners have, too. How can you ensure that both you and your loved one living with MS have their needs addressed? What strategies lead to a successful partnership while navigating the challenges of MS?

Join physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and couple Caroline and Tim as they discuss the challenges of navigating Caroline’s MS. Prior to meeting two years ago, Tim knew very little about MS. Listen to hear how their deep love for one another and honest, effective communication strategies have propelled them to grow closer than ever in the face of Caroline’s diagnosis.

Relapse and MS Series: Balancing Relationships and Open Communication During a Relapse

By cando-ms | January 22, 2019

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Relapse and MS Series: Balancing Relationships and Open Communication During a Relapse – Episode 10 – Transcript

This podcast is the final episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships.

In this podcast, you’ll hear from a couple living with MS, Laura and Michael, as they share their experiences on how MS relapses have impacted their relationship as a couple, as well as their relationships with family and friends. This discussion will be led by psychologist Roz Kalb.

Young Adult Series: Relationships

By cando-ms | September 5, 2018

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Young Adult Series: Relationships – Episode 3 – Transcript

This is our third episode for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series.

MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. This young adult podcast series will offer insights from MS expert and Psychologist, Lucille Carriere as well as stories from young adults living with MS. In three episodes, we will tackle three important topics including Career Planning, Mood & Cognition in MS, and Relationships & Family. What better way to hear about these topics than from people within the MS Community!

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