CREATING A POSITIVE JOURNEY WHEN EXPERIENCING CANCER
When you or a loved is diagnosed with cancer a range of emotional responses often occur. Some people feel shock, disbelief, anxiety, anger, sadness, and a sense of loss. Psychotherapy for cancer is designed to help people cope with all aspects of a cancer diagnosis or treatment, by providing a safe environment to share experiences. Learning to take a positive journey with your cancer diagnosis or treatment has powerful benefits that contribute to successful treatment and recovery.
Psychotherapy for cancer offers a blend of emotional, psychological, and educational support to guide those going through cancer treatments, as well as cancer survivors, through all phases of care. This type of psychotherapy addresses strategies for dealing with fatigue, isolation, concerns about the future, and sharing personal struggles and achievements.
Many studies have shown that the support and guidance psychotherapy provides can improve quality of life for people dealing with cancer. In fact, psychotherapy helps reduce, eliminate, or manage:
• anxiety
• emotional distress
• depression
• fatigue
• pain
• poor self-image
Psychotherapy can be equally important during treatment and recovery. Once your cancer is in remission, new challenges may emerge. Psychotherapy helps navigate your journey back to wellness.