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Empathy in Action: Navigating Nursing with Tourette's - Jillian's Journey
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In this episode, I interviewed another TS advocate, Jillian Firenze. Jillian has been a coach and a nurse at the annual NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy. In this episode, we discuss her childhood growing up with TS (and having siblings who also have TS), her work as a nurse, what inspired / motivated her to become a nurse, what tic attacks are and how to handle them, and general insights on supporting youth with TS.
Episode Highlights:
[00:45] Finding her calling in nursing after caring for sick family members.
[05:09] Supporting her younger brother who was also diagnosed with TS.
[08:38] Struggling to accept tics until having a breakthrough at the Academy.
[10:32] Describing intense tic attacks and compassionate ways to respond.
[15:31] Finding moments of self-care while coaching high-demand roles.
[19:38] The tricky balance between supporting and triggering someone's tics.
[22:43] Battling recurrent depression alongside TS in adulthood.
[25:08] Uplifting others to embrace their true selves and never give up hope.
Links & Resources:
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS): https://njcts.org/
Remember, your story is powerful, and sharing your experiences can be the guiding light for someone else's journey. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share 'The Uptick' with others.
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