Are you struggling to cope with a cancer diagnosis?
–yours or someone you love?
Do you feel like the bottom has dropped out of your life? Like every day feels like unknown territory?
Awakening Counseling & Coaching works primarily with people affected by cancer–-people any where on the “cancer continuum”–-from those who have just been diagnosed to those who finished treatment years ago, as well as the partners/spouses, family members, and friends who have also been affected by the diagnosis.
Having cancer is a difficult experience in and of itself. If you’re like most people who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis…
- you feel like everything is out of control and overwhelming.
- you’re noticing things are no longer “normal.”
- you’re experiencing constant fear and anxiety.
- you feel alone and alienated.
- you’re experiencing one loss after another.
Then there are so many challenges “piled on top of it” that can make the experience even more painful…
Other people’s reactions and advice, an overwhelming amount of information, the practical problems of coping with treatment, relationship issues, work-related challenges…the list goes on and on with things that make the cancer journey more difficult than it is already.
The good news is, you don’t have to face this experience alone!
And…these “added on” problems can be managed more effectively so that you don’t struggle more than you have to.
Working with Awakening Counseling & Coaching, you will:
- feel empowered to navigate the cancer, post-cancer, or care-giver journey and manage the challenges and difficulties in a way that works for you.
- feel less isolated as you are able to help others to understand what you’re going through and how to help you better.
- experience relief from the sense of overwhelm, fear, and loss and take charge over the things you can so that you feel more in control of the process.
- learn specific practical strategies and approaches to manage the various aspects of the cancer, post-cancer, or care-giver journey, and the additional problems that surround the experience so that you suffer less.
Welcome! My name is Dawn Stratton and I’ve found that it is possible to do the above with someone to accompany you along the way. I had a cancer diagnosis over 8 years ago, so I can understand the challenges that accompany the experience. I saw a counselor over the course of my illness and beyond, and found that the experience was much easier in doing so. I have over 17 years experience in human services professions and have worked with many cancer survivors and their loved ones, helping them to navigate the cancer, post-cancer, and care-giver journey. I can help you to do the same.
Are you ready to make the cancer experience easier?
Here are the next steps I suggest:
1. Subscribe to Coping With Cancer newsletter.
Once a month I send out a free eNewsletter with an instructional article, helpful tips, and information about services and programs that can support you along your cancer journey. Fill out the form below to start receiving Coping With Cancer.
2. Watch your inbox.
When you subscribe to Coping With Cancer, you’ll also receive my free eWorkbook, 10 Ways to Reduce Unnecessary Suffering During Your Cancer Journey. This workbook will help you to explore strategies and approaches to make the cancer journey easier.
3. Browse this website to learn more about Awakening Counseling & Coaching.
You can start by checking out Who I Work With or the Free Resources available on this site.
4. Sign up for my counseling and coaching services.
If you like what you see, call, email, or fill out the form on the Contact Me page to make an appointment for an initial consultation at no charge.
Can’t get to my area?
I see clients at my office located in Portland, Maine. If you live in another area or can’t travel for any reason, I offer phone and video counseling (through Skype) as well as in-person. Please Contact Me to find out more.
To schedule a session or set up an initial phone consultation at no charge, call me at 207-773-1143, email me at dawn @ awakeningcounseling.com, or fill out the form on the Contact Me page.