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A Corner for Parents and Caregivers Fighting and Surviving Pediatric Cancer. As a Licensed Professional Counselor whose son was diagnosed with cancer, Adriana discusses all topics around Mental Health and Cancer that impacts the entire family system.
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Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Make sure you listen to Coping with the Diagnosis Part 1! Part 2 discusses the following about Pediatric Cancer:
- Going to the appointment
- Discussing your options with your decision making partner/spouse/significant other/other adult.
- Trust but verify by researching
What to take to appointment:
- take a notebook to take notes
- Record on your phone
Be gentle with yourself and take help when offered
-You may not not what help you need until a little after the diagnosis
-It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, can I get back to you”
-Talk to your social worker to find the resources that are available to you
-Food trains! They are SUPER helpful!
Learning to take it one day at a time
Allow yourself to feel those emotions
Give your best, not perfect.
Discusses the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for cancer families.
- Psychological Needs
- Safety Needs
- Love and Belonging
- Esteem
- Self-Actualization
I reference the article I wrote about being ghosted. To read that, go to https://www.familychemotherapy.com/post/ghosted
Make sure to check out the website!
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