HopeNotes Poll - Retreat Planning for People with Illness

1. How many church retreats do you attend a year?

2. How often do you attend retreats since your diagnosis in comparison to before having an illness?

	The same amount
	I attend less now, specifically because of my illness
	I attend less now, but for reasons other than my illness
	I attend more now

3. If you choose not to attend, what is the major reason?

	Accessibility issues (I know I can't easily get to and from different buidlings at the retreat)
	The "pain" factor - it's just too draining
	Unpredictible health issues
	Financial cost
	Time away from my family
	I'm always nervous around new people
	Other

4. If you answered "other" above, please explain

5. When you do attend, where is the retreat generally held?

	A retreat center in the mountains, with lots of hills
	A retreat center in the countryside or where there is a lot of flat ground
	A hotel
	A retreat center without a lot of walking necessary
	A large home or other building that accommodates small groups

6. When you attend, what things do you do for yourself to make it more comfortable? For example, do you bring your own bedding, take extra medications, pack your own snacks, etc.

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7. Sometimes retreats include games like "relay races in costumes" or treasure hunts around the grounds. If you are unable to participate in this kind of physical events, how do you quietly let the retreat planner know about your condition or preference not to participate?

8. What general things should a retreat planner be aware of so that chronically ill people can be encouraged to attend? What things can they do to accommodate your needs? (Make them reasonable)

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9. If you could dream about the perfect retreat accommodations or perks to help you have that wonderful experience, what would things would it have? (You can be "unreasonable" here - this is where to dream about room service... or whatever you want.)

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10. Contact Information:
If we share your comments we will use your first name and illness ony.
If you include a postal address you will be automatically entered in the drawing for a free book.

First Name Required Question

Last Name

Street Address

Apt/Suite/Office

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Illnesss

11. You can share any comments and we will print a few of them in HopeNotes!

	none
	maybe every other year
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