My caregiver is not accepting of the ideas shared in Dr. Geffen’s book, but this program is important to me. Can you help me?

 

Q: My caregiver is not accepting of the ideas shared in Dr. Geffen's book, but this program is important to me. Can you help me?

This can be a difficult situation, but it usually can be resolved. If the ideas expressed in Dr. Geffen's book and The Seven Levels of Healing are important to you, it is highly desirable that your caregiver at least accepts them. Even if they don't fully support them or want to explore them personally, they should respect your wishes. If your caregiver is openly resisting your wishes, it is important to let them know how you feel. If this is challenging for you, ask a friend or therapist for help and support.

Sometimes it may be necessary to be assertive in reminding yourself, and your caregiver, that this is about you, your cancer, your treatment, and your life. You deserve to have your wishes honored and respected, even if they are not fully embraced. If you find yourself isolated or alone in this process, know that you can find support in many other places-including online, in a cancer support group, or through other community or religious organizations. Visit Level 2: Connection with Others to learn more.

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