Cynthia Hayes been preparing her whole life to write The Big Ordeal. She learned the basics of interviewing, synthesizing information, finding the headlines, and telling a story as a journalist early in her career. After a brief interruption to earn an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, she spent … [Read more...] about Cynthia Hayes, Author of The Big Ordeal: Coping with Cancer Emotions, Mentor and Counselor to Cancer Patients
Books, Magazines Articles
Lara Kallander Ph.D., MAPP, ACC, Counseling, Positive Psychology Coach, Founder of Thriving Through Adversity Coaching, Author
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after, my daughter was hospitalized for several weeks. Together, our family rebuilt our lives from surviving to thriving. I decided to study well-being enhancement by getting a master's degree in Positive Psychology. This experience and … [Read more...] about Lara Kallander Ph.D., MAPP, ACC, Counseling, Positive Psychology Coach, Founder of Thriving Through Adversity Coaching, Author
Cindy Finch LCSW, Bereavement and Grief Counselor, Author, Clinical Therapist, Counseling
I am a clinical therapist, cancer survivor, author and leader specializing in growth after grief and loss. My team and I will walk you through the deep healing process needed to recover from and grow after your illness or after you lose a loved one. Hope & Healing from Loss An intensive … [Read more...] about Cindy Finch LCSW, Bereavement and Grief Counselor, Author, Clinical Therapist, Counseling
Elephants and Tea, A Magazine for Teen and Young Adult Survivors
Elephants and Tea is a media company with the mission to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know that they are not alone in their fight with cancer. The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides. Be Heard. Join the … [Read more...] about Elephants and Tea, A Magazine for Teen and Young Adult Survivors
Frances O’Brien C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist, Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Therapist, Author who specializes in stress relief and helping people find hope in grief
Your mind is so much more powerful than you likely realize. You have everything you need inside you -- right at this moment -- to become perfectly healthy, happy, energetic, relaxed, and confident. All that's required is knowing how to access your inner power. It doesn't matter what any medical … [Read more...] about Frances O’Brien C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist, Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Therapist, Author who specializes in stress relief and helping people find hope in grief
Quotes for Reflection and Contemplation
If you are fortunate, you have found quotations that resonated with your spirit ... as if the words reminded you of something you already knew or opened you to a new way of knowing and seeing and feeling. A teacher, relative, or a friend may have introduced you to thoughtful teachings that may be … [Read more...] about Quotes for Reflection and Contemplation
Suzanne Clements Martin DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiologist, Educator, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Author, Mind Body Medicine, Pilates
Dr. Suzanne Clements Martin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Gold-certified Pilates practitioner serving cancer survivors since 2003. She is a certified lymphatic therapist with the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, a certified cancer exercise specialist and exercise physiologist with the American … [Read more...] about Suzanne Clements Martin DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiologist, Educator, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Author, Mind Body Medicine, Pilates
Heidi Bright, Survivorship Coach, Counseling, Author of Thriver Soup: A Feast for Living Consciously During the Cancer Journey
You hear the doctor say, “Cancer.” OMG! Not ME! Your heart pounds, your head spins, your breath stops. It feels like the end of your world. Yet ... that shove off the cliff might be the beginning step toward thriving. That’s what happened to me in 2009 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 … [Read more...] about Heidi Bright, Survivorship Coach, Counseling, Author of Thriver Soup: A Feast for Living Consciously During the Cancer Journey