Waikato
Tracey
Health and Wellness Facilitator
Tuesday to Friday 9am till 4.30pm
Phone or Txt: 022 154 7076
[email protected]
Support services for people in the Waikato affected by ME/CFS, were established by Frankie Letford in 1999. Frankie, who saw the need for this provided phone support, newsletters and organised support groups. For 10 years, Frankie coordinated this, as she was able to in a voluntary capacity with support from MS Waikato. With growth came the need to employ a support worker. For a further 12 years, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia clients were then supported under the umbrella of MS Waikato.
During this time, the group continued to grow considerably, and recently sought to separate itself from MS Waikato to create their own identity. Following discussions with the Bay of Plenty organisation Complex Chronic illness Support Inc. (CCIS) an agreement was made and CCIS has welcomed the ME/CFS group into their midst. The CCIS model for service, is a better fit for supporting those affected by ME/CFS and allied conditions than under the MS umbrella.
“I have been attending the monthly Complex Chronic Illness Support group since March 2021 and I find very helpful not only finding out more about my illness but also talking to others with the same illness.
The facilitator, Tracey Larsen, is a wonderful and incredibly helpful person who has helped me enormously in the short time since my diagnosis.”
From MC.
Kia ora and Welcome from the Mighty Waikato.
Oh I love this time of year… I love the autumn hues of red, amber and gold as the trees start to change and lose their leaves, as nature prepares for winter. My favourite time of year. The days getting shorter, and cooler means less time for outdoor activities and more time for resting and relaxing by the fire. This is the time of year when it is easier to rest guilt-free!!
I wish to say a big thanks to those who have renewed your membership. If you haven’t done so yet, please check your emails for notices from Miranda with the link to renew.
In conversation at one of our online groups today, it was mentioned how validating it is to meet others living with the same conditions and symptom loads. It was also stated that grief cannot begin to be processed until one can speak of it to someone else who listens and understands. How true is that!! Not only for grief but also for processing the complexities of chronic health. And that is why CCI Support exists – we can provide that space where you can connect with others, so you can begin to process all that needs processing. We help you to get your head and heart around it all! So… don’t forget to renew your membership.
I look forward to connecting with you all again soon.
Tracey Larsen
Waikato H&WF
Monthly Members Meetings
Is for all our members who want to attend a monthly meeting but do not have the extra energy to leave their homes
Currently, all Monthly Member Meetings are held online. We welcome you to join us - if you need support getting online, please contact your facilitator and we can have a practice prior to meeting time so that you feel more comfortable on the day.
Social Groups
Hamilton
Young Ladies Hamilton Group
1st Thursday of the month – 1pm
Venue changes so keep an eye on emails and face book.
Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu group meet on the third Thursday of the month. We meet in the afternoons in colder weather and at 10.30am during warmer months.
The venue changes each month, so watch for emails and check the facebook group for updates
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