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...
HOW TO ADD MORE JOY TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND OTHER CHALLENGES Many of us believe that it’s the big accomplishments or celebrations that bring the most joy in life. We think, “if I can just graduate, get promoted, go on that vacation or be in that relationship, then I’ll be happy.” But what if it’s the little moments that truly add up to a meaningful, joyful life? Smaller doses of daily joy can add up to more happiness and satisfaction in life than milestone moments. If you’re dealing with chronic stress, depression, severe anxiety, physical illness or major mental health issues, it can be tempting to focus on ‘getting over it.’ But sometimes, no matter how hard we try, those difficult things don’t go away quickly. A cancer diagnosis or the grief of losing a loved one can stick around for a while. That’s why it’s essential to care for yourself during difficult experiences rather than waiting for a certain outcome or celebration. You can do this by seeking small b...