I was re-reading one of my all-time favorite books, Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. In it, she shares an observation from a student of hers that he has been “skimming through the surface of life in a race to the finish line – death.” This prompted me to examine my...
Remembering to complete tasks that we have planned or intended to do is something that most people’s lives require every day- but despite our best efforts, nobody can keep on top of everything little thing 100% of the time! Remembering intentions, or “remembering to...
Approximately 58% of cancer survivors use the internet for supportive services (Monnier, Laken, & Carter, 2002). Cancer survivors have indicated interest in communicating with their physicians via portals, using web-based services for information, and utilizing...
Patients often feel betrayed by their bodies after a cancer diagnosis. Because it is your own cells that make up the cancer it can leave you feeling as though you are fighting with yourself. Add to the fact that cancer treatments often take a significant toll on the...
I was talking with a couple about a difficult experience they had recently while visiting a reproductive endocrinologist. Both noticed that the doctor failed to address herself to the female partner, instead directing her comments to the male partner. Both had various...
