Resilient Parenting

Parenting a child with a rare disease comes with unique challenges—but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Join us for a powerful and practical Town Hall event with Ronda Thorington, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Parent Coach specializing in supporting families facing medical uncertainty. The evening will include: A Guided Introduction to the Resilient Parent Toolkit. Practical Strategies to manage stress and foster deeper family connections. Actionable Tools for weekly resilience planning, medical appointment prep, and self-care. A Supportive Space to ask questions, share experiences, and find encouragement. If you’re a parent or caregiver seeking practical, compassionate guidance, this Town Hall is for you.

Olivia's Story of Hope, photo of family

Olivia’s Story

Olivia is four years old, and she’s been fighting juvenile myositis for almost two years. At the beginning of her treatment, Olivia’s parents, Leah and

Volunteer Spotlight- Kristine Alderfer

Kristine has been involved in Cure JM through volunteer roles for many years, and her involvement has become a family affair, as her daughter Katherine is a patient advocate for others with the disease.

Unveiling the Future of Hope, Malloy and Heaton, September Town Hall 2024

Unveiling the Future of Hope

This expert-led presentation is for parents about how to help their kids and themselves when their kids express high levels of emotional distress. Our presenters will talk about ways parents can calm themselves, share tips for talking to kids with age-appropriate information, and know when to find help from a professional. There will be a Q&A session immediately following the presentation.

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