Facing cancer is one of the most overwhelming experiences a person can go through. Along with the physical challenges, individuals often experience fear, anxiety, sadness, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. Counseling offers a safe, supportive, and healing space to navigate these complex feelings and build the emotional resilience needed throughout the cancer journey. Whether you are a patient, survivor, or caregiver, counseling can play a vital role in helping you reclaim a sense of hope, strength, and balance. Why Counseling Matters During Cancer Treatment Cancer impacts more than the body—it deeply affects the mind and spirit. Professional counseling can help individuals: 1. Manage Anxiety and Fear A cancer diagnosis often triggers intense worry about treatment, health outcomes, and the future. Counseling provides tools to cope with fear, reduce overthinking, and regain a sense of control. 2. Process Emotional Ups and Downs Patients may feel anger, grief, frustratio...
With the rise of new COVID variants, it can seem like the pandemic is going to go on forever You may have different health beliefs than your family which can cause strain on the relationship and add to an already stressful season Here are some useful ways to help manage these interactions and reduce stress for these holidays With the rise of new COVID variants, it can seem like the pandemic is going to go on forever. As public health recommendations are continually updated it can be confusing to keep straight and make family gatherings and social interactions challenging. You may have different health beliefs than your family which can cause strain on the relationship and add to an already stressful season. Here are some useful ways to help manage these interactions and reduce stress for these holidays. HOW DOES THEIR BEHAVIOR AFFECT YOU? Consider where your loved one’s behavior falls on the spectrum of your relative safety. If someone is not taking COVID seriously, how is tha...