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How does a peer counselor help a person with a new spinal cord injury? - Julie Gassaway, MS, RN

How does a peer counselor help a person with a new spinal cord injury?

Julie Gassaway, MS, RN

Director Health and Wellness, ‎Shepherd Center, Atlanta

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I think their major goal is to help you understand what it is like to live with your spinal cord injury, it doesn’t go away typically. You can still be happy, you can still have a family, you can still go to work, you can enjoy sports or recreation... Show More

I think their major goal is to help you understand what it is like to live with your spinal cord injury, it doesn’t go away typically. You can still be happy, you can still have a family, you can still go to work, you can enjoy sports or recreational activities. And they are perfect role models to help you figure out how to do that.

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How does a peer counselor help a person with a new spinal cord injury?

Julie Gassaway, MS, RN

Director Health and Wellness, ‎Shepherd Center, Atlanta

More Videos by Julie Gassaway
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I think their major goal is to help you understand what it is like to live with your spinal cord injury, it doesn’t go away typically. You can still be happy, you can still have a family, you can still go to work, you can enjoy sports or recreational activities. And they are perfect role models to help you figure out how to do that.

How does a peer counselor help a person with a new spinal cord injury?
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