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Friday, 11 April 2014

Why Cerebral Palsy Support Groups For Parents Are Important

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By Anita Ortega


Parents, especially mothers normally go through a lot when their children suffer from a complicated disease. Cerebral palsy is an example. It rids the child of motor control and may lead to permanent brain damage. Such children if not assured that they are still human beings, if they are not treated like the other kids, they will feel demoralized as they grow up. It is therefore necessary to set up cerebral palsy support groups for parents.

When in such groupings, parents get invaluable help in terms of emotional support from others in the same situation. They get to learn that they are not alone in this. Moreover, there are also training programs where they gain skills on how to handle the patient, for instance, massaging them. This brings a therapeutic and relaxing effect, thus lowering the chances for a seizure.

The prerequisite for forming a group is commitment of the pioneers. Making the first step is what some people shy away from. If this is done for them, they will gladly join. Soon it can become a formidable force that benefits you and the society at large. Like any other venture, many challenges will be involved but do not fear.

In case you also fear to start, at least there remains the option of joining others around you who have already started. Being near each other helps since you can meet frequently and discuss your progress. Do not hide yourself. There is nothing to worry about because it is not your fault. The child also does not deserve to be kept in the house without attention. If what you lack is money to pay for the treatment, a group will be helpful to you.

Sharing ideas and emotional support should be your key aim here. If you have something to share with others, go ahead and open up as this could be very helpful to someone. Together, join hands to seek answers to your problems as an organization and involve other relevant authorities. It is just a matter of time and the children will have their treatment and upkeep funded.

There are many ways of seeking donations once the group is registered. You can use the local churches and even mosques. Send representatives there to explain to them about your activities and your need for assistance. The government also can chip in through the budgetary allocations to health. In the wider spectrum, setting up a website explaining about the union and inviting new members and asking for donations will prove to be greatly rewarding.

Your organization will attract members of all walks of life. The majority will be affected parents. You will also have health practitioners who are interested in carrying out research in this area. The clergy and politicians might also want to associate with you since they want to appear supportive to community projects. Other people might join out their sympathetic hearts.

Once you have such a diverse membership, start organizing for events aimed at educating the society, making the society aware that people with cerebral palsy are equal humans and that they also have a bright future. Seek sponsorships for these wonderful kids so that they also get a share of the piece of cake that is the future.




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