Coping with the Diagnosis Part 2 Family ChemoTherapy with Adriana Lewin

Make sure you listen to Coping with the Diagnosis Part 1!  Part 2 discusses the following about Pediatric Cancer: 
 
Going to the appointment
Discussing your options with your decision making partner/spouse/significant other/other adult.  
Trust but verify by researching 
 
What to take to appointment:
take a notebook to take notes
Record on your phone
 
Be gentle with yourself and take help when offered
-You may not not what help you need until a little after the diagnosis 
-It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, can I get back to you”
-Talk to your social worker to find the resources that are available to you
-Food trains!   They are SUPER helpful!
 
Learning to take it one day at a time
Allow yourself to feel those emotions 
Give your best, not perfect. 
 
Discusses the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for cancer families. 
Psychological Needs
Safety Needs
Love and Belonging
Esteem
Self-Actualization
I reference the article I wrote about being ghosted. To read that, go to https://www.familychemotherapy.com/post/ghosted
Make sure to check out the website! 
www.familychemotherapy.com
 
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