By Suzanne Mooney Medical Reviewer Daniel McFarland, DO, MS Courtesy of Suzanne Mooney I was 19 years old when my mom was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. I wish someone had told me that she could die from this disease. Maybe it should have been obvious to me, but it wasn’t. At that … [Read more...] about Patient Power – Why It Is Important to Balance Hope and Reality After a Cancer Diagnosis
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HopeWell Cancer Support
When you hear the words "You have cancer," everything changes ... for you and those around you. A cancer diagnosis touches every part of one’s life. Medical treatment is hard enough. The emotional and social journey can be equally daunting. It takes more than medicine . . . and that is where we … [Read more...] about HopeWell Cancer Support
David Maginley M Div, CSCP, TTP, Psycho-spiritual Therapist, Specialist in Cancer and Palliative Care, Grief, Bereavement and Existential Distress
For over 25 years, I’ve counselled those facing cancer and other life-threatening conditions at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I've also survived cancer four times, which resulted in a profound near-death experience. I know illness from both sides of the bed and … [Read more...] about David Maginley M Div, CSCP, TTP, Psycho-spiritual Therapist, Specialist in Cancer and Palliative Care, Grief, Bereavement and Existential Distress
Jack Kornfield, Buddhist Teacher and Author
Free from the Cage: Surrender as the Path to Awakening Freedom doesn’t come from holding, but letting go. – Jack Kornfield Dear friends, There is a story from the great Persian poet Rumi about a caged parrot, gifted with a beautiful voice but held captive by her circumstances. When her … [Read more...] about Jack Kornfield, Buddhist Teacher and Author
Elana Rosenbaum MS, MSW, LICSW, Mindfulness Coaching, Mentor and Professional Trainer
Elana has been integrating mindfulness with psychotherapy for over 30 years. She is a leader in the clinical application of mindfulness meditation to cancer care and a pioneering teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the Center for Mindfulness, the University of Massachusetts Medical … [Read more...] about Elana Rosenbaum MS, MSW, LICSW, Mindfulness Coaching, Mentor and Professional Trainer
Kiran Syed Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Chronic Health Issues, Women’s Health, Stress Management, Grief Counseling, EFT, Nutrition Counseling, Reiki, Meditation and Mindfulness
Proverb: "Pū‘ali kalo i ka we ‘ole." Translation: Taro, for lack of water, grows misshapen. Meaning: For lack of care, one may become ill. This Hawaiian proverb reflects my personal philosophy regarding human health and well-being. I have treated an array of clients from many different ethnic … [Read more...] about Kiran Syed Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Chronic Health Issues, Women’s Health, Stress Management, Grief Counseling, EFT, Nutrition Counseling, Reiki, Meditation and Mindfulness
Frank Ostaseski, Buddhist Teacher, Visionary, Founder and Director of Metta Institute, Author of The Five Invitations, Co-Founder of the Zen Hospice Project, Spiritual Healing, End-of-Life Support
Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. He has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, Wisdom.2.0 and teaches at major spiritual centers around the globe. Frank is the 2018 … [Read more...] about Frank Ostaseski, Buddhist Teacher, Visionary, Founder and Director of Metta Institute, Author of The Five Invitations, Co-Founder of the Zen Hospice Project, Spiritual Healing, End-of-Life Support