Adding value to individuals and healthcare organizations
Cancer Coaching & Mentorship
I didn't know what I didn't know until it was me in the infusion chair, on the cold, hard radiation table, and grappling with the many impacts brought on by my cancer diagnosis. Even as a certified oncology nurse, my experience as a patient proved the statement: "Experience trumps education every time!"
Now a Cancer Survivor, I am committed to assisting my clients living with cancer with understanding their disease and treatment options, navigating the complexities of the healthcare system and other resources, and supporting their emotional/physical/psychosocial and spiritual journeys as they face their disease head-on.
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Education and Navigation
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Cancer Education: Provide clear, understandable information about cancer, treatment options, and potential side effects, empowering clients to make informed decisions. I help the information given by the medical teams make sense for my clients.
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Symptom Management: Educate clients on how to manage common symptoms and side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy, using both medical and natural approaches.
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Healthcare Navigation: Assist clients with planning, appointment scheduling, finding local support groups, financial assistance programs, and specialized healthcare providers.
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Emotional and Mental Health Support
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Emotional Coping Strategies: Offer strategies and tools to help clients process emotions like fear, anxiety, anger, and sadness.
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Mental Resilience Building: Help clients cultivate a positive mindset, strengthen resilience, and build mental coping skills to manage the emotional impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Grief and Acceptance Support: Assist clients in working through complex feelings of grief, loss, and change, helping them move toward acceptance and hope.
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Advocacy & Support with Medical Decision-Making
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Treatment Decision Support: I help clients prepare questions for their medical team, clarify their treatment options, and support them in making informed decisions that align with their values and preferences.
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Advocacy Skills: Teach clients and their loved ones how to advocate for their needs and preferences with their healthcare providers, empowering them to take a proactive role in their care.
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Survivorship and Transition Planning
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Post-Treatment Planning: Help clients plan for life after treatment, including follow-up care, return-to-work support, and establishing new health goals.
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Quality of Life Improvement: Support clients in addressing long-term effects of cancer and its treatment, such as fatigue, cognitive changes, and emotional adjustments, to enhance their overall quality of life.
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Family and Caregiver Support
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Family Education: Provide family members with education about the client’s condition, treatment, and ways they can support their loved one.
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Caregiver Coaching: Offer guidance and support to caregivers, helping them manage the demands of caregiving, avoid burnout, and care for their own well-being.
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Communication Skills: Teach clients and their families strategies for effective communication, particularly around sensitive topics like treatment decisions, emotional challenges, and future planning.
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End-of-Life Planning and Legacy Work
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Legacy Projects: Guide clients in creating legacy projects or keepsakes, such as journals, letters, or videos, to leave a meaningful impact on loved ones.
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Advance Care Planning: Assist clients with discussing and documenting their wishes for end-of-life care, ensuring that their values are respected.
