Effective communication is an important part of everyday life and vital when you have a chronic condition. You will find the answers to the questions below in the Coping with COPD Guide for Better Living. Fill in the blanks and post your answers to the thread.
- Be ___________ in talking about your personal rights and feelings.
- _______________ yourself or others is not helpful.
- Make sure that you have _______ _______ to talk about important topics.
- There are many types of ________ ________ such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
- _________ __________ is very important for your health and especially for managing your COPD.
- Talking to a _______ or ______ ________or counselor. (Is a way to relieve stress.)
- Listen to your loved one’s ___________.
- Support their efforts to make _______ ________.
Let’s keep the conversation going! Please post some things that you have found to help you cope and live well with COPD.