Coping With Breast Cancer

The Adversity Psychologist

Podcast Show Notes

Series 9 Episode 2

Guest: Dr Sarah Swann

In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swan Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019. She now has a thriving practice offering psychological therapy, expert witness work, consulting to businesses, supervision and coaching of other psychologists.

In 2019 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer. We learn from her experience of coping with the emotional impact.

We cover:

· Receiving a life changing diagnosis

· The emotional impact

· Navigating treatment and the emotional impact

· Support from others and using boundaries

· Using therapeutic models to past of the journey.

· Helping others – using acceptance and commitment therapy as a model.

Find Dr Sarah:

https://swanconsultancy.co.uk/chartered-psychologist/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-swan-91a84112a/

https://www.facebook.com/swanconsultancy/

Book Link:

'Coping With Breast Cancer; how to navigate the emotional impact throughout your journey' is available here: Coping With Breast Cancer: How to Navigate the Emotional Impact Throughout Your Journey - Sequoia Books *Use code TARA at the checkout.

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

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