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Conscious (R)Evolution Success stories. UNRESOLVED TRAUMA BEHAVIOURS & CANCER RECOVERY Client wisdom from my tribe 1. Be patient with your recovery and kind to yourself 2. Let go of worry 3. Allow yourself to feel loved, seen, and heard 4. Allowing ups and downs and staying in receiving mode 5. Learning to allow others to help and feeling worthy of help

ECHOS - A program that provides psychological support to children whos parents have cancer. For children, this is a time of fear, confusion, and uncertainty. They don't understand what is happening and are struggling to cope with the reality of their parent's illness. The ECHOS program provides them with emotional support and helps them navigate these challenging times. Anything helps 🙏 please share. https://lnkd.in/gxdGUGJh

#RbResearch #AlphabetOfHope R: #Relationships: Childhood eye cancer can strain bonds between parents, siblings, parent and child, and extended family. What factors affect relationship resilience and breakdown, and how can we best support at-risk families? https://lnkd.in/dyaCWgd Image: Photo taken from above shows a child’s hands holding a drawing in their lap. The child’s drawing shows a red house surrounded by green grass. Next to the house are stick figure drawings of a dad, child, and mom holding hands. Clouds dot the sky and partially cover the sun.

#RbResearch #AlphabetOfHope R: #Relationships: Childhood eye cancer can strain bonds between parents, siblings, parent and child, and extended family. What factors affect relationship resilience and breakdown, and how can we best support at-risk families? https://lnkd.in/dyaCWgd Image: Photo taken from above shows a child’s hands holding a drawing in their lap. The child’s drawing shows a red house surrounded by green grass. Next to the house are stick figure drawings of a dad, child, and mom holding hands. Clouds dot the sky and partially cover the sun.

#RbResearch #AlphabetOfHope R: #Relationships: Childhood eye cancer can strain bonds between parents, siblings, parent and child, and extended family. What factors affect relationship resilience and breakdown, and how can we best support at-risk families? https://lnkd.in/dyaCWgd Image: Photo taken from above shows a child’s hands holding a drawing in their lap. The child’s drawing shows a red house surrounded by green grass. Next to the house are stick figure drawings of a dad, child, and mom holding hands. Clouds dot the sky and partially cover the sun.

#RbResearch #AlphabetOfHope R: #Relationships: Childhood eye cancer can strain bonds between parents, siblings, parent and child, and extended family. What factors affect relationship resilience and breakdown, and how can we best support at-risk families? https://lnkd.in/dyaCWgd Image: Photo taken from above shows a child’s hands holding a drawing in their lap. The child’s drawing shows a red house surrounded by green grass. Next to the house are stick figure drawings of a dad, child, and mom holding hands. Clouds dot the sky and partially cover the sun.

Children facing the challenges of a parent's cancer need our support. 💙 While research shows that a parent's cancer profoundly impacts an entire family, there are often limited resources and avenues of support for children of cancer patients, survivors, and those who have passed from cancer - a population of more than 5 million nationwide. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology found that grieving children may experience a multitude of complicated mental and emotional symptoms including loss of interest in daily activities, inability to sleep, loss of appetite, withdrawal from friendships, and beyond. Without understanding and lasting, empathetic support, we know that these issues may worsen or persist into adolescence and adulthood. Children Impacted By A Parent's Cancer Month is dedicated to building greater awareness and understanding of these children and their unique needs and experiences so that we may reach and serve more families that need us from coast to coast. You can join us in special recognition and discover free educational resources, activities, events, and more to support children and families impacted by a parent's cancer by visiting kesem.org/january now. #NonProfitLeadership #CancerSupport #CancerSupportCommunity #CancerResources #ParentingWithCancer #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #GriefSupport

Navigating the complexity of discussing a cancer diagnosis with your children can feel daunting. Dr. Leslie Gomez, one of our Behavioral, Emotional, & Spiritual Transformation (BEST) practitioners, recommends the following steps to guide you through this delicate conversation: 1️⃣ Keep it simple: Share your experience and plan in straightforward terms, reassuring them that things will be okay without overcomplicating the message. 2️⃣ Be honest: Children are intuitive and can sense when something is wrong. Transparency is crucial to maintain their trust and prevent feelings of isolation or betrayal. 3️⃣ Ensure safety: Foster an environment where your child feels free to ask questions and express emotions. By being candid, you involve them in your journey, giving them a sense of control and inclusion. Adapting your approach based on your child’s age is essential. Younger children need reassurance and minimal details to feel secure, whereas older children appreciate more direct communication and being included in the conversation. Each family's experience with cancer is unique, and the journey through diagnosis can be complex, especially with children. However, by approaching this challenge with simplicity, honesty, and care, you can instill hope and resilience in your children, reminding them—and yourself—that there is hope in healing. 🤍 #emotionalhealing #faithintheprocess #integrativeoncology #mindbodyhealing #integrativemedicine #holisticwellness #cancerandchildren