The “Holidays”: that time of year between Halloween and New Year’s Day. A time of year that is often filled with family gatherings, delicious food, gift-giving, and (well, let’s be honest here) stress. At Firefly, we understand that a cancer … Continue reading →
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Dragon Divas: Connecting on the Water
Dragon. Diva. These two words sound like they could be the next blockbuster animated princess movie: the Diva, taken hostage by a fire-breathing Dragon, must learn some great truth about herself, and in doing so (with music coming to a … Continue reading →
Read MoreCan a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Really Cause PTSD?
Throughout her 25 years as a psychotherapist, Kelly Grosklags has counseled many women who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis. As a Board Certified Diplomat in clinical social work and a Fellow in grief counseling, Kelly shares with us her … Continue reading →
Read MoreSurvivorship Care Plan: What is it? Do I have one?
You’ve faced a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you’re in the middle of active treatment or maybe you’ve completed treatment. You might still be under the care of your oncologist or, if you’re further out from your diagnosis and the circumstances allow, … Continue reading →
Read MoreA Variation on Mindfulness: Walking Meditation and Zentangle
Mindfulness: it’s become a buzzword. Random House Dictionary defines it as, “a technique in which one focuses one’s full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.” Sounds pretty straightforward, right?
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