Receiving a medical prognosis that completely transforms your future is an incredibly difficult, harrowing reality. Upon receiving this news, our worlds and priorities inevitably shift, whilst we become immersed in uncertainty, anxiety, and the loss of what we ultimately expected from our lives.
As such, it is every employer’s responsibility to support their employees through any prognosis they receive; not only by adjusting and responding to their changing needs, but by helping to fuel their positivity, hope, and optimism. After all, this speaks volumes for a company’s workplace culture, whilst experts suggest a positive mindset can have an incredibly powerful impact on our health.
If you’re interested, we have one of these experts on hand and he would be keen to share his insights and advice with your audience, outlining exactly how they can support their employees through a prognosis in 2022.
Chris Freer was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost 20 years ago; this news completely changed his life and, for a time, Chris accepted all that he thought this meant for his future. However, when he was then told in 2008 that he’d be in a wheelchair within 4 years, Chris’ mindset shifted; he decided he’d do anything he could to fight back against the illness, including using a positive mindset to change his future.
Now, 14 years on, Chris remains on his feet and has exceeded expectations – all whilst running his own business, an organisation committed to supporting people with disabilities and learning disabilities through various coaching services (Upbeat Life).
Chris would be more than happy to share his experience and tips; from changes within the workplace to external support employers can provide, things they need to understand about these employees’ mental health amid a prognosis, how they can foster positivity, and more, this would undoubtedly make for a helpful and inspiring piece. Contact Corporate Culture for a referral.
