CHRONIC ILLNESS PSYCHOLOGIST
Edmonton, AB
It feels like your chronic illness has taken over your life. You don't always recognize yourself anymore and often feel an immense sadness for the way things used to be. This isn't the life you imagined for yourself and it is just so hard to accept that. Maybe some days feel pretty good, but others feel so incredibly hard. You try to reach out to others, but it seems like they just don't understand. You worry when your next flare-up might be or when your symptoms will once again worsen and progress. You live with uncertainty every day. Emotions are big too - worry, exhaustion, frustration, sadness. You struggle to find joy in day to day life.
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
Therapy for chronic illness can help by providing a safe place to openly share your experience with a compassionate professional who truly understands. New Roads Psychology uses evidence based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness based therapies in combination with a caring and person-centered approach. The aim is for you to feel seen and heard and to address any issues important to you around your chronic illness. Therapy can explore pacing and energy conservation, coping strategies, relating to others, meaning-making, exploring thoughts and perspectives, mindfulness, acceptance, and gratitude. It is a talk therapy approach that also provides tools and strategies to support you in leading your most meaningful and fulfilling life.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
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feel seen, heard, supported, and understood
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explore, process and resolve feelings related to your diagnosis
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learn to accept your chronic health condition
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learn ways to manage your symptoms
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improve relationships with others
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improve concentration and focus
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set goals and take action towards a meaningful and fulfilling life
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Ready to see if therapy can work for you? Click Book Now to schedule an initial appointment or click Contact to request a free 15 minute consultation.
Types of Medical Conditions Supported
-Crohn's
-Colitis
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Cancer
-Fibromyalgia
-Rheumatoid Arthritis
-Traumatic Brain Injury
-Functional Neurological Disorder
-Ehlers Danos Syndrome
-Irritable Bowel Syndrome
-and many more