Surviving to Thriving: Coaching for All Stages of Your Cancer Journey

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I expected there to be a roadmap for my treatment and survivorship. There wasn’t. I had to rely on my own research, values and intuition. As a coach, I’m a partner on the journey supporting you to clarify your values, hone your intuition and create an inspiring vision for your future. Here is what to expect in each 60-minute session:

Safe Space:  Coaching is creating a non-judgmental space where you feel safe to talk vulnerably about any aspect of your journey. Talking to a coach who is not involved in your day-to-day life can be supportive and liberating. We will also use somatic tools, mind-body-spirit exploration and mindfulness practices.

Support: Whether you are newly diagnosed, actively in treatment or post-treatment, there are a lot of decisions to be made, which can feel daunting. There are few “right” and “wrong” choices, but talking through your options with someone who is objective and understanding can help you clarify the best path forward.

Challenging Limiting Beliefs: We all have ways of thinking that hold us back. These may be based in our lived experiences or a response to logistical barriers that we can’t see past. Sometimes these are purely fear-based. We identify and explore the limiting beliefs and barriers and come up with creative ways of navigating them to create movement towards your goals.

Creating a Powerful Vision for Your Future: While navigating cancer, many people understandably switch into survival mode. It’s easy to get stuck there too long. Creating a compelling vision for your future can help you transition from surviving to thriving. Your vision may align with what you dreamed of before your diagnosis, or may be entirely new, rooted in who you are now. 

Supporting You to be Courageous: If you are reading this now you are far more courageous than you know. A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. Some days you’ll just need to rest and other days you’ll be ready to live bravely. I will be a source of support and encouragement for you to be brave in the face of adversity, even when the fear feels paralyzing. 

Accountability: This is accountability to yourself around what decisions you want to make. We will create specific steps and goals that feel meaningful and attainable. On our own, we often kick our goals and visions down the road. Having someone checking on your progress motivates more movement, with the understanding that those goals and visions may change as your journey progresses.