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Are you or someone you know dealing with a cancer diagnosis, overwhelmed by an array of emotions, and figuring out the next steps? Here are some strategies that are critical in the quest for optimal health and healing. 1. Find Calm in the Chaos After the diagnosis of cancer, it is normal to lose specific skills such as communication, research, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and speaking up for rights. Establishing a sense of relaxation is paramount for creating calm an...

Hypnosis is an old practice and is mentioned in Hindu texts as "temple sleep" and by Avicenna (980-1037 AD) who wrote in The Book of Healing about the distinction between sleep and hypnosis. Despite its long history, hypnosis has had memorable runs of being stigmatized. One of the historical lightning-rod figures of hypnosis was Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) who theorized that the benefits of hypnotic suggestions he saw in his practice were due to "animal magnetism". He w...

There are many ways to manage stress from daily activities like deep breathing to longer-term strategies like counseling. We can help you finding a variety of techniques that work for you and support your overall wellbeing for years to come. These are some of our tips: Take deep breaths with our Breathing Techniques to Soothe the Soul Get at least 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night Exercise, but not too much Talk to a counselor or ask us for a referral Start a gratitude jou...