Month: January 2022

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

While a diagnosis of cancer is an uninvited and unexpected experience, it is not an uncommon one; 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For some, a cancer diagnosis often creates situational anxiety and depression that can make cancer treatment and recovery more difficult, even for the most resilient person. And […]

Keep The Shoes

Keep the shoes. I have a friend who, after receiving her cancer diagnosis, returned a brand new pair of shoes to the store. My friend assumed that even with treatment, she might not live long enough to use them. Keep the Shoes is a reminder about the importance of planning for success. Success means different […]