Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness
If you’ve been newly diagnosed, or have been living with a chronic health condition for years, you have felt the impact of the illness on your mental health. Whether you have fibromyalgia, IBS, diabetes, hypermobility, cancer, PMOS (aka PCOS), a thyroid condition or any other chronic health issue, our work together to address the SIX NEEDS OF MOURNING (Wolfelt & Wolfelt, 2019):
Acknowledging the reality of your diagnosis and prognosis
Embracing the pain of your losses
Remembering your past
Incorporating your illness into your self-identity
Searching for meaning
Receiving ongoing support from others
As a person who’s lived with chronic health conditions, I’m in a unique position to help you work through your thoughts, emotions and experiences with chronic illness. I will always affirm your experience of your health and help you to navigate the complicated health care system, as well as explore alternative treatment methods you feel might be supportive. Together we will create a cohesive narrative of your health and your future.
