“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]
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Put Your Toolbox Together: Caring for a Loved One With Cancer
Posted on April 5th, 2011 | 5 Comments
Cancer care has changed in recent years as more people living with cancer are cared for at home by a family caregiver instead of frequent and sometimes long hospitalizations. Caring for a loved one with cancer can be both a challenging and a rewarding experience. Caregiving while maintaining daily commitments to the other family members… [Read More]
