Why adequate is awesome! Kelly Banks is the Co-founder of Support Crew, along with her good buddy Janine Williams. Kelly explores how when we are supporting someone we love who's going through a difficult time we can become unnecessarily paralysed by the fear of doing the wrong thing. Have you ever found yourself wanting to support someone going through a…
I'm in the help business but I still struggle with this... do you? Janine Williams is the Co-founder of Support Crew, along with her good buddy Kelly Banks. Janine has two gorgeous boys Connor, aged 9, and Ethan, aged 7. Janine openly shares what she struggles with the most, and what she's committed to trying to do this year…
Tuesdee Tutorial #4: why use Support Crew? Why not just use a Facebook page? Great question! And we know you're listening Facebook, and we love you, we really do. It's just...well...we need more from our relationship... Short answer: a Facebook page (or a closed Facebook group) doesn't necessarily provide the combo deal of the privacy, flexibility and functionality that you need…
The Reluctant Care Giver: I don't remember filling out this application form! Kelly Banks is the Co-founder of Support Crew, along with her good buddy Janine Williams. In the first of many, Kelly shares with us her journey to becoming a 'Reluctant Caregiver' after her partner Randal was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. As you'll see, the journey…
Tuesday Tutorial #3: who can create a Support Page? So we've decided that on a Tuesdee, previously known as Tuesday, we'll be answering the questions we get asked the most. Sound coolio? So, here goes this week's tut...Tuesdee Tutorial #3: Who can create a Support Page? Short answer: Anyone! Long answer: Anyone can create a Support Page – those experiencing…
Tuesdee Tutorial #2: who is Support Crew for? So we've decided that on a Tuesdee, previously known as Tuesday, we'll be answering the questions we get asked the most. Sound coolio? So, here goes...Tuesdee Tutorial #2: Who is Support Crew for? Short answer: (this will always be short) 1) anyone dealing with a life changing event – a Warrior. 2)…
Tuesdee Tutorial #1: what is Support Crew?! So we've decided that on a Tuesdee, previously known as Tuesday, we'll be answering the questions we get asked the most. Sound coolio? So, here goes...Tuesdee Tutorial #1: WTF is Support Crew? Short answer: (this will always be short) Support Crew is free online support platform that allows those dealing with life changing events…
A tip for managing energy and something we should all be doing! Our Co-founder Kelly Banks has been the Chief Support for her partner Randal for many years, not only to support him in cancer slaying, but for another reason. Kelly shares with us, a brilliant tip for managing MS, but importantly managing energy, which is something we could all benefit from.…
Mikki Williden: eating well during cancer treatment Mikki Williden is an amazingly knowledgable go-to person to provide some advice on eating well during cancer treatment (or indeed during any life event). Mikki is a PhD registered Nutritionist, private nutrition consultant, blogger, author and a regular columnist in the NZ Herald's Bite Magazine. Mikki holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition; a Bachelor of…
Louise Thompson: the secret to getting through tough times Louise Thompson is a life coach, author, yoga teacher, NZ Herald columnist, keynote speaker and TV and radio personality and an extraordinarily inspirational woman. In part one, Louise talked about how to be more resilient. Here, in part two, she shares five more strategies around cultivating resilience, explaining how to bend, not break,…