Adjustment to Illness
An unexpected change to your health can be unnerving. Depending on your situation, you may have increased encounters with hospitals or other care settings. Whether more appointments or new treatments, it can be a big adjustment.
You might:
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observe increased stress and anxiety
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be uncertain about the future, thinking 'what ifs'
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notice increased range and intensity of emotions
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be navigating new dynamics in your routine
Examples: New diagnosis for you and/or family members, managing health appointments and medical procedures, changes in acuity of illness, living with the illness
How We Can Help
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Process underlying thoughts and feelings of this change
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Explore what this shift means to you and what it could mean for your future
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Managing health-related stress and anxieties
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Identify values and strengths
Our Approach
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Understanding your specific situation and tailoring it for you
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Attending to and supporting thoughts and feelings
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Integrating mindfulness practices
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Use music listening, lyric analysis, or songwriting to facilitate self-expression and meaning-making