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How I can help your patients

Using a short-term, problem-solving approach, I empower patients, families and caregivers by providing psychological, emotional, social and spiritual support.

Minimizing distress and confusion surrounding illness

I help clients:

• Address their needs, beliefs, values, fears, hopes and misunderstandings
• Clarify goals and options
• Identify the skills they possess to manage crises
• Develop strategies to cope with the overwhelm and challenges of balancing daily life with health issues

Addressing practical concerns

I assist patients and their families to:

• Develop and use a proactive strategy and support team for the long haul
• Establish and maintain effective, close communication with their health care team
• Comply with recommendations and treatment plans
• Locate and access available resources
• Handle concerns such as advanced health care planning or shifting from one care setting to another

Facilitating important conversations

I help clients and family members talk with each other about:

• What to expect as disease advances
• Spiritual and cultural concerns, beliefs, wishes, values, legacies and other issues that arise with chronic illness or at the end of life
• Finding healing and peace in the face of a chronic or life-limiting condition

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