Posts Tagged ‘emotional support’

Supporting Your Loved One After A Major Health Issue

Thursday, July 31st, 2025
spousal support after a major health issue

When someone you love experiences a major health issue, life can shift dramatically – for them and you. The path to recovery is often long and complex, requiring more than just medical care. As a caregiver or supportive family member, your role becomes one of both emotional anchor and practical facilitator. From adapting the home environment for safety, to helping them manage chronic pain, to navigating daily chores and securing outside help, your support can make a profound difference in their recovery journey.

If your loved one has encountered a major health issue, providing them with the support they need will be a priority. While they might be too proud to ask for it, there is no doubt that they will appreciate your support at this time.

This article outlines 5 key areas where you can step in to support your loved one holistically, including the often-overlooked benefit of talk therapy for both patient and caregiver.

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Four Ways Nurses Can Provide Emotional Support to Patients

Friday, August 11th, 2023
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Adjusting to prolonged hospitalization, debilitatingly painful symptoms, and scary surgical procedures gives rise to overwhelming anxiety, fear, and stress. Patients diagnosed with acute and chronic illnesses and physical disabilities struggle with innumerable negative emotions and thoughts. Nurses can use a happy and positive bedside manner to help provide emotional support to patients.

Multiple factors trigger emotional distress, including pain, physical symptoms, fear of death, isolation, dysfunctional relationships, and becoming a burden on others. While nurses cannot address or eliminate these factors, they can uplift patients by offering compassionate emotional support. Building connections and understanding each patient’s life experiences and feelings is a heartfelt labor of love. 

Let’s explore how nurses help patients overcome emotional distress and ensure a speedy recovery

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