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Burn Survivor SOARs to New Heights

WEBAfter years of physical rehabilitation and extensive volunteer training, in 2018 Kevin became a certified peer supporter through the Phoenix Society’s SOAR program. …

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URL: https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/burn-survivor-soars-to-new-heights

What to Expect: Mental Health

WEBWhat to Expect: Mental Health. Written by James A. Bosch MA, LMFT on January 13, 2024. Counseling. Depression + Anxiety. Trauma / PTSD. Survivor Stories. …

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Coping with Current Events: How to Stay Calm and Connected

WEBCreate a mantra-like statement related to calming yourself despite current events. Examples: “I’m doing what I can to stay healthy and safe.” “I have a strong …

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How to Know if Your Burns Are Healing Properly

WEBSwelling with purplish discoloration. Increased thickness of the burn with it extending deep into the skin. Green discharge or pus that may or may not have an odor. …

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Understanding Race in the Burn Community

WEBStructural racism refers to the ways racial discrimination is perpetuated through housing, education, employment, media, healthcare, criminal justice, and other …

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Post-Hospital Care: Understanding a Critical Stage of Burn Injury …

WEBAfter a burn injury, the critical stage of recovery is often when friends and family come into their own. This is when they can provide emotional and physical …

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Burn Survivors + COVID-19: Are You More at Risk

WEBBased on what we know now, Dr. Joe believes burn survivors, especially those who survived major burn injuries, are at higher risk for development of severe …

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Phoenix Society Announces Appointment of 3 New Board Members

WEBThe new board members will begin serving on the board effective August 17, 2022. The three new board members are: Mallory Reed, RN, BSN, MHA, Chief …

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Karen Badger, PhD, MSW, Secretary

WEBProfessor, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky (UK) Interim Chair, Department of Health and Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, UK

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Improving Patient Outcomes By Filling An Education Gap

WEBPhoenix Society for Burn Survivors is excited to collaborate on a new education pilot at the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health in …

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Understanding the Healing Stages of a Burn Wound

WEBThere are multiple burn wound healing stages. The first stage of healing is helping the skin heal and fill in, whether bandages or more complex skin grafts assist …

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Starting a Support Group for Children and Teens

WEBIt is well documented that support groups are helpful to people dealing with a broad range of life challenges, losses, and traumas. For burn survivors, finding a …

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The Practice and Power of Forgiveness with Fred Luskin

WEBThe power of forgiveness was the theme of a talk by Fred Luskin, Ph.D, in a powerful session at the 2013 Phoenix Society World Burn Congress. A leading teacher …

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What Do You Need to Start Your Own Support Group

WEBTelling one’s story. Reconnecting with life. A well-structured and well-maintained support group can support all three of these necessary phases of healing …

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Q&A: The Benefits of DermaTherapy Bed Sheets for Burns

WEBIt has pores, retains moisture, and creates a highly supportive environment for the growth of bacteria. When the fibers break down and "lint," they transfer the bacteria onto the skin, …

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The Healing Powers Of Sleep: There Is So Much More To The …

WEBThe Basic “Architecture” of Sleep. It should initially take between 10 and 15 minutes to fall asleep. Most people need about 5 to 6 cycles of sleep daily, each of …

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Psychological Distress after Burn Injury

WEBWhile each individual experiences psychological distress differently, people with burn injuries often report: Feeling…. Sad, anxious or irritable. Helpless. Hopeless. Upset …

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The Journey to Positive Body Image

WEBTuesday, July 28, 2020 | 7:30 pm (EST) During our upcoming webinar + roundtable styled community conversation, we’ll explore and discuss the journey toward a positive and …

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Phoenix SOAR Hospitals

WEBCanada. Foothills Medical Centre (Calgary, AB) Ross Tilley Burn Centre (Toronto, ON) View the list of active Phoenix Soar Hospitals.

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