Frequently Answered Questions - by the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

• Did I create my breast cancer?
• How does the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection work? (Psychoneuroimmunology)
• What are the best sites for treatment options?
• Why is coaching a beneficial technique for healing breast cancer?
• I feel rage at times. What should I do about it?
• What is the Spirituality in Action™ program?
• How would The Relationship Enhancement Program ™ help me heal breast cancer?
• Does recovery coaching work as well on the phone as in person?
• My friend saw your brochure and is interested in your work, but she's never had breast cancer. Would you be able to coach her as well?
• How can I get a taste of holistic wellness coaching?
• What will I need to invest for breast cancer coaching to help me transform from survivor to thriver?

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The good news is that you can create healing using a variety of proven techniques which address the body, mind and spirit to enhance immune system functioning and create a healthy system.

How does the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection work?
(Psychoneuroimmunology)
According to the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Journal, August 2003, "Learned optimism can be self-fulfilling." People who hold a positive attitude are "more effective in the world, stay healthier, and heal more quickly… Your mind affects your body's immune system functioning".

Simply put, when your mind is reprogrammed to believe your body is healthy, you can create healthy cells which overcome the proliferation of cancer cells. When stress factors are reduced, your body is more likely to produce strong healthy cells. Repressed emotions are triggers to the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenals, which affect autonomic nervous system functioning and immune competence. When dealt with effectively, these feelings are an aide to total healing because they no longer deplete your immune system. In fact, they can enhance it!

 People who believe in a power greater than themselves, tend to be more trusting and relaxed in dealing with breast cancer. Their thinking isn't limited to what is occurring right now. They see the larger picture, filled with possibilities. Cancer can then become a turning point in their own lives. Regularly applying techniques and principles such as gratitude, appreciation and forgivingness, also enhances immune system function. The body and the mind, in conjunction with spiritual principles, work together to create optimum health.

Some of the classic books on this subject are Love, Medicine and Miracles, by Bernie Siegal, MD., Anatomy of An Illness by Norman Cousins, Healing Words by Larry Dossey. MD., and Cancer As a Turning Point by Lawrence LeShan, Ph.D. Use the Amazon link at the left to locate and purchase these classics and the breast cancer books listed there by Amazon.

My powerful program, From Survivor to Thriver - The Breakthrough Program for Beating Breast Cancer ™ applies these proven technologies. I use a holistic systems approach to transform and integrate the three major areas of human development - the body, mind and spirit.

Read the breast cancer coach's interview with Suzie Daggett here http://www.insightofnc.com/hj-articles30.htm.



What are the best sites for treatment options?
Taking responsibility for your own treatment decisions is very important. Yet there is a wealth of information to sort through. The best breast cancer treatment sites vary depending on whether you are looking for a traditional, complementary or alternative treatment program - residential, retreat or just medical information. It is time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming to make these life-changing decisions by yourself. There is so much material to study. That's why many survivors and their families choose breast cancer coaching. Together with your medical practitioner, I can help you choose the combination that works best for you. The Resource Links lists some of the best sites I've found. Others are being added as they become available.

I offer my expertise in utilizing non-toxic treatments that work, either as complementary breast cancer recovery treatment options, or alternative ones. Recommendations are based on many factors. I do not diagnose or treat, but I am able to make educated recommendations for you to choose from , and to discuss with your physicians.

Why is coaching a beneficial technique for healing breast cancer?
Holistic, transformational breast cancer coaching is a potent method because it supports the whole person. While traditional therapy focuses on the physical aspects of health, this form of healing emphasize the connectivity of all the parts of the person. So each individual is helped and supported, treated as the unique being she is. Attention is given to listening, really hearing what is special about each woman's situation. Consistent problem solving, compassionate support, goal setting, decision-making, and follow-through with life-style changes, help to beat breast cancer. My unique program From Survivor to Thriver - The Breakthrough Program for Beating Breast Cancer™ has all the elements which make complete health possible for you.

 
I feel rage at times. What should I do about it?
Emotions are powerful healers when held in a loving embrace, accepted for the truth they hold and are expressed safely. Sometimes you will want to be able to sit with the rage, letting your body fully feel it, while observing the energy move through your body. Many insights are derived from this practice. At other times, it will be more beneficial to transform the rage, using techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Focusing, Inner Child Work, or The Discovery Process. Listening to the voices from which the rage was created, can also be very transformative (Shadow Work). As the breast cancer recovery coach, I am expertly trained in numerous techniques and their applications. Together, we choose the ones which work best for you in each situation so that you receive optimum results..

 
What is the Spirituality in Action™ program?
This program is a catalyst for those thrivers who are deeply committed to spiritual awakening. Components of this program include: learning to apply universal spiritual principles to your life situations; revealing and transforming limiting beliefs, learning to make conscious choices in all areas of life, working with elements of your personal evolution, moving from ego to Essence and discovering your passion in life.

A multitude of techniques - Radical Awakening, Holistic Coaching, Emotional Freedom Technique, Inner Child Work, Relationship Transformation, inquiry, guided visualizations and meditation, provide the framework for applying principles of conscious evolution to your personal transformational path. This is your opportunity to "awaken!"



How would The Relationship Enhancement Program ™ help me heal breast cancer?
When cancer strikes a family it is not unusual for the primary partners to feel disconnected from one another, their children and other family members. Primary partners may support each other effectively through the initial phases of treatment, but after a while, the stress associated with treatments and its consequences, begins to cause strained relationships. Intimacy and clear communication needs to be reestablished. Often the support person is having a really hard time coping, and this too, adds to the stress for the breast cancer survivor.

The Relationship Enhancement Program ™ offers powerful proven methods of frictionless communication and need-fulfillment, to help relax the survivor, the primary supporter and the children, so that the focus can remain on healing for all people involved.

Does cancer recovery coaching work as well on the phone as in person?
Coaching works better by phone than in person. We are able to converse in a laser-like fashion, with no distractions or small talk which could consume your precious time. By using your phone you have the convenience of being coached from any location. Plus, you save on travel time and transportation costs. I recommend using either a headset or a speaker phone, but neither are required. All that is needed is a quiet place where you won't be interrupted during the coaching appointment. Breast cancer recovery and relationship coaching is convenient, effective and affordable by phone.
 

My friend saw your brochure and is interested in your work, but she's never had breast cancer. Would you be able to coach her as well?
Absolutely. Although my specialty is working with women who are breast cancer survivors, my life purpose is to help all men and women live extraordinary, joy-filled lives being fully empowered, so they can awaken to the truth of Who They Really Are. Ultimately, that involves relationships - my other specialty. I have numerous clients who are not survivors. The potency of my program helps them to stay peaceful, productive and healthy.

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How can I get a taste of holistic wellness coaching?
It's sometimes hard to fathom how holistic wellness, transformational coaching, can really benefit you personally. So call or email for your complimentary session, and find out for yourself what delicacies await you when you are deeply supported by a committed partner - the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach!

What will I need to invest for breast cancer coaching to help me transform from survivor to thriver?
There are three different coaching plans offered so that you can choose the one which best meets your needs and your budget. Currently your monthly investment options range from $297 - $389 for three or four sessions per month, with a four month agreement. I will explain this more fully at the end of your complimentary phone coaching session.

The Breast Cancer Support Center offers customized retreats. Day-long and weekend retreats are individually priced depending on the services you select and the length of your retreat. These options allow you to co-create your personal retreat and decide what your investment will be. Currently the minimum cost is $297. All prices quoted are in U.S. currency.

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