What happens to us does not define us
What happens to us does not define us. How we deal with what happens to us defines us.
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July 31, 2014
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When overwhelmed, focus on the solution
When you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard, but try to stay focused on a solution. Ask yourself, “What can I do about this?”
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July 12, 2014
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Avoiding uncomfortable emotions makes them worse
Avoiding or running away from uncomfortable emotions will make them worse. Try looking at what is causing you to feel them.
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July 11, 2014
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What support is available for a Young Adult Carer?
The ACA Transitions project provides emotional support and individualised services for Young Adult Carers to help them access: Further education, Employment and training opportunities, Benefits, Support for their family, Social opportunities and respite.
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June 14, 2014
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How may a Young Adult Carer feel?
Young Adult Carers may feel isolated from their peers, feel financially disadvantaged and miss out on age appropriate social activities. They may have missed out on gaining qualifications and struggle with accessing further and higher education, or employment. They may have low self-esteem and find decision-making difficult.
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June 13, 2014
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How many people are Young Carers?
In the UK, 244,000 people under 19 are carers, caring for their parents, siblings and family members. In England, 1 in 12 young carers spend more than 15 hours a week looking after a parent or sibling, and 1 in 20 misses school.
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June 10, 2014
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What is a Young Adult Carer?
Young Adult Carers (16-24) provide care to family members who have a long term illness/disability. This includes both chronic and terminal illness, physical disability which impairs day to day life, learning difficulties, mental health problems, drug/alcohol dependency and autistic spectrum disorders.
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June 9, 2014
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Surround yourself with people who inspire you
Surround yourself with people who inspire you to smile. People who help you up when you’re down. People who would never take advantage of you. People who are honest and genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping in your life.
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May 25, 2014
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Build a team to support you
Get a better understanding of your weaknesses and build a team around you that are good in those areas you are not.
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May 17, 2014
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Use Google Maps to find nearby services
You can find your nearest services using Google Maps (https://maps.google.co.uk): search for e.g. “eating disorder near Norwich” to find specialist support associations.
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May 16, 2014