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Anna felt lost and overwhelmed after being diagnosed with cancer and just wanted to get her footing and find her way. Through her individual coaching with an AUJ Coach Survivor, Anna was able to really share how she was feeling knowing that she would be heard and understood. She also received guidance and insight from her Coach Survivor, who shared experiences from her own personal trip and how she made it through. Her Coach Survivor was able to help Anna find her solid footing and confidence so that she could make decisions that were true to what she wanted.
Michelle was feeling physically terrible through treatment and was full of fear of the unknown future. She continued to wonder how she was going to make it through. In her participation in Group Coaching lead by a Coach Survivor, she was able to hear that others were in the same situation and how they were dealing with it. Additionally, she found a place to discuss her feelings of death and dying without worrying about its impact on the others. The Coach Survivor was able to help her find her well of strength and establish her vision for the future. This helped her move forward towards the end of treatment and envision vibrant health.
After treatment, Roger was dealing with the uncertainty of life and found that it got in the way of transitioning back into his everyday life post-cancer. Participating in an AUJ workshop, Roger found a group that was traveling down the same path and he could speak freely and candidly about his feelings and experiences. He was also gaining and practicing new tools for personal growth and development which helped increase his confidence and understanding for the future.
John didn’t question his responsibility and commitment. He knew he would take care of Mary for however long it took. He was not prepared for his unexpected journey, which included feelings of exhaustion, anger, self pity, frustration and fear. In AUJ’s Caregiver workshop, John was able to release his pent-up emotions and see that he was not alone in his feelings. He was able to find his own strength and courage and even helped others with insights that he gained along the way.
An Unexpected Journeywas created to provide the type of support that is often not spoken of or overlooked when one is faced with cancer. You will receive support for your whole being, focused on your mind and spirit.
Your body is full of wisdom. The kind of support An Unexpected Journey offers goes deeper than the physical support you are getting from your caregivers, support group, and medical support team. We offer you the opportunity to look within to find your answers. And, in doing so, you will discover more about yourself and your cancer journey.
Not only will we harness your well of strength, we will also help you utilize your cancer journey as an opportunity to reassess your life and what you’d like it to be. We fully believe that this unexpected journey of cancer can be an adventure filled with personal growth and discovery. Are you ready to find out what it’s about and make this a useful rather than destructive journey?
You deserve to be completely supported. This website provides an abundance of resources, some in the form of interpersonal interactions in person and over the phone and other resources that you can obtain directly from the website. You can choose how you would like to receive your assistance. Whether receiving coping assistance in the form of individual or group coaching, workshops and retreats; resources in the form of free information, articles, and tools; or products that really fill a need for the cancer patient & survivor, you will find them here at An Unexpected Journey.
The uniqueness of the design of this website and its programs, products and services is that it is created by cancer survivors who have traveled the road many times. We understand what it really takes to traverse the treatment phase and transition back into your life. We’re not saying that it’s easy. It’s not. It’s a challenging road. We’re offering a way to travel it with allies - ones you would never have expected or planned for.
Begin your supported journey today and find out that it’s easier with a travel guide.
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