iNFo Fair 2018: Supporting Well Siblings

42 Years of Care and Ensuring No One Fights Alone!

Neurofibromatosis Midwest

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“Mom found NF Midwest, she calls them our life ring and for good reason, they saved us in more ways than they or anyone else could imagine. We were no longer alone. They sent us information, talked to us gave us a breath when everyone else seemed to have taken it away. Trust me when I say my NF is much easier with them in my corner. ”
-Myshell
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“..we reminded ourselves to not get overwhelmed by the info and just to take it all in stride as much as we can. I think when it’s all new to you, it all sounds so scary. Which is why it was so nice to meet other families with happy kids and adults with NF. ”
-Sue
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“I received both of your packets in the mail yesterday and I wanted to say THANK YOU! The NF packet provided me with so much information I cannot thank you enough. When we got his diagnosis in November we had never even heard of NF so this has all been a bit of a whirlwind for us. Thank you for providing me with the tools to pass along to his teacher and my family! ”
-Jessica
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Posted By Diana Haberkamp | On August 15th, 2018

NF Midwest is very excited to add a topic to our October 20th Sympoisum & iNFo Fair that has been requested in the past, but never touched upon…though it is a very important subject!

Jill Weissberg-Benchell, a pediatric psychologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital, will lead a discussion about the unique experiences siblings of children with chronic illness have. This interactive discussion will include strategies to support and care for the entire family.

Dr. Weissberg-Benchell has over 25 years’ experience working with families living with chronic illnesses and is also a professor of psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

This is a MUST see for families who have children with neurofibromatosis type 1, type 2, schwannomatosis, or any chronic disorder.

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