“Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow” – Swedish Proverb As a Social Psychologist, I have always been interested in the working dynamics of groups. Humans, by their very nature, are social animals. Our interactivity and sharing help amplify our pleasures and divide our distress. During crisis and chronic stress, support… [Read More]
Posts Tagged ‘coping’
Bringing Mindful Meditation Into Your Life
Posted on November 15th, 2012 | 0 Comments
What is Mindfulness Meditation? All of us who teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) have trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the program. MBSR is grounded in research – which means that many, many studies have taken place over 25 years – to bring evidence and prove effectiveness. Prior to this of course, Mindfulness has… [Read More]
Consider this: Advice to men recently diagnosed with cancer from men who have been there
Posted on October 2nd, 2012 | 2 Comments
In the course of my research, I’ve asked men with a variety of cancers to consider what they learned from their experience and what advice they would give to other men recently diagnosed. Here are some of their responses*: 1. What you are feeling is normal: “You are not alone” – Earl, 56 “Everything… [Read More]
Traveling with Cancer
Posted on August 1st, 2012 | 3 Comments
A cancer diagnosis appears to alter your life and your thinking. A stop sign immediately appears. Fear creeps into your soul. Suddenly you’re embarking on a new journey, a journey through cancer. Certainly not a venture you planned and not one that will satisfy your travel desires. Many questions arise. First and foremost, can I… [Read More]
Blood Donors Fill Gap When Cancer Destroys
Posted on May 4th, 2012 | 3 Comments
Ask cancer patients who have received a blood transfusion what that donated unit of blood meant to them and you’ll likely get very different answers. Some will say the donate blood helped saved their life; others might say it bought them more time to fight the disease. Still others might say that it helped revive… [Read More]
Book Review: “The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook”
Posted on April 18th, 2012 | 7 Comments
There is a new nutrition book for cancer patients – written by Jean LaMantia, a Registered Dietitian, cancer survivor and frequent Wellspring leader and NOURISH program developer in Toronto. ‘The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook’ by LaMantia (Robert Rose Press) was recently published and has a wealth of helpful information for patients who… [Read More]
Breath Awareness – Techniques from a Pro
Posted on February 7th, 2012 | 2 Comments
“I got bad news today. I started to panic and then I reminded myself, ‘breathe: Just breathe.” What is breath awareness? It is bringing your mind to focus on your breathing, as you breathe in and as you breathe out. It is the simplest and most important technique you can learn to quiet your body… [Read More]
Week Four: Cancer and – How to Talk About it
Posted on December 8th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Here is the last article of the Sexuality and Cancer series by Dr. Anne Katz RN Phd. You can read the previous articles here (part one), part two here and three here. Week Four: Cancer and – How to Talk About it Anne Katz RN PhD Oncology care providers should be asking cancer survivors about sexual changes after any kind of cancer…… [Read More]
Impact of Cancer on Sexuality
Posted on November 25th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Last week we kicked off our cancer and sexuality series exploring the connection between sexuality and cancer. Today, we’ll look closer at the impact cancer has on sexuality. The breasts, prostate, uterus and cervix, testicles and penis are the sexual organs most often thought of as being affected by cancer – or more accurately, its… [Read More]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Know the Facts
Posted on November 10th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. It is estimated that 25,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011. Last year in Canada, there were 12,900 cases of lung cancer in men and 11,200 cases in women. The incidence rate for women, while still high seems… [Read More]
