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(2) one hour individual coaching sessions with Dawn Stratton, M.A., LCPC-C. Dawn provides counseling and coaching services to people affected by cancer as well as those who are experiencing other types of life crises, transitions, or challenges.
These sessions can be used for either cancer coaching or life transition coaching. See below for more detailed descriptions of each. You can bid on these sessions for yourself or to give as a gift to someone to help them through a difficult time.
 
Cancer Coaching:
“People affected by cancer” includes those who have had a cancer diagnosis, those who have completed treatment (maybe recently, maybe years ago), and the spouses, partners, family members, and friends of people who have had a diagnosis.
 
Coaching helps people manage and cope with the cancer journey more easily and therefore suffer less. You can use coaching sessions for education and guidance about specific topics or you may decide to use the sessions to bring in your own questions and concerns. Coaching can be done in person or over the phone.
Sample coaching topics for people living with cancer:
·       Practical Strategies and Problem Solving for Managing   the Cancer Journey
·       Coping with the Bombardment of Advice, Information, and Reactions to Cancer
·       Dealing with Changes in Relationships
·       Managing the Rollercoaster of Emotions

·       Exploring Beliefs and Values After a Cancer Diagnosis

·      “I’m done with treatment, why aren’t I relieved and happy?”: Understanding Post-treatment & Survivorship Issues

Sample coaching topics for family and friends:
·       How to Support Someone with Cancer
·       Taking Care of Yourself So You Can Support Someone Better
 
Life Transition Coaching
These coaching sessions can be utilized to help you manage and cope with a challenging time in your life. You can use these sessions for education and guidance about specific topics or you may decide to use the sessions to bring in your own questions and concerns about your particular transition or challenge. Coaching can be done in person or over the phone.
Possible topics include:
·       Mindfulness Strategies to Help with Life Transitions &   Challenges
·       Dealing with Change
·       Coping With Relationship Challenges
·       Exploring Beliefs and Values
·       Developing a Strong Self-Concept
·       Exploring Career Options
 
Please see her website (link below) for a complete description of services.
 
This item was donated in memory of Steve Minervino.

Item Special Note

Counseling or coaching will be done at mutually agreed upon times between the winning bidder and donor. Offices are located in Portland. If you are unable to travel or live outside their geographic area, coaching sessions can also be conducted effectively over the phone. Certificate valid through March 30th, 2011.  Shipping of item, if needed, is not included in bid price.