The relationship between trauma and cancer can go both ways. Trauma can be a long-time foundational stressor which kicks in the cancer process. Other times, a cancer diagnosis can create its own trauma. A well-established psychological tool called EMDR Therapy has been shown by several studies to … [Read more...] about EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy)
Archives for April 2021
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)
EFT tapping has its basis in Chinese medicine and acupuncture; however, no needles are used. It is often referred to as acupressure for the emotional brain. It involves tapping on 13 meridian or energy points on the body while being tuned into the emotional distress one is experiencing about a … [Read more...] about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)
Eco-therapy
Eco-therapy is a type of mental health therapy which integrates nature into a person’s growth and healing. Eco-therapists work from the theory that humans are hard-wired to connect with the natural world, which can include not only remote wilderness areas, but also our gardens, yards, and pets. We … [Read more...] about Eco-therapy
Drumming
Drumming helps control chronic pain. Chronic pain has a progressively draining effect on the quality of life. Researchers suggest that drumming serves as a distraction from pain and grief. Moreover, drumming promotes the production of endorphins and endogenous opiates, the body’s own morphine-like … [Read more...] about Drumming
Dance and Movement Therapies
Dance and movement therapies focus on personal expression to enhance emotional and psychological healing. Cancer may result in extensive emotional, physical and social suffering. Current cancer care increasingly incorporates psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life. Creative arts … [Read more...] about Dance and Movement Therapies
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body arrangement called the craniosacral system. Developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, this manual therapy enhances the body’s natural healing processes and has proven … [Read more...] about Craniosacral Therapy
Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching
A licensed, trained, and highly experienced oncology counselor addresses the comprehensive issues and unique challenges that arise for each cancer patient and/or significant other. Many healing centers offer patients and family members free confidential counseling services for every individual … [Read more...] about Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching
Creative Arts
Art therapy is a fairly new field in medicine. Yet art – whether viewing it or creating it – has long been known to have healing effects. For people living with cancer, this therapy may be helpful in many ways. In addition to providing a relaxing escape against the backdrop of treatment anxiety and … [Read more...] about Creative Arts