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Jacqui, aged 46, Participant of Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
"One big thing I got from the course was understanding my lack of boundaries... It struck me doing the quizzes and exercises that I didn't consider what I needed but that it was more important to work out their needs [family and friends] rather than my own... Since doing the course, I have got a lot more out of doing my 1-1 sessions... It has cemented things for me.. put it into the bigger picture."
Jacqui's self-awareness has increased, which leads to better health outcomes. Here are some things she has noticed that are making a difference in her life and her health
"The missing bit was listening to my body..."
Jacqui has experienced improvement in the quality of her relationships:
"It was a big change to not take it personally and realise it's about what is happening for them."
Fran, aged 62, Using tools from the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
Feeling heard, understood and validated are key ingredients to healing from the inside, and are fundamental to making positive changes in your wellbeing
"Natasha has really helped me to understand my life (even when I haven't wanted to) & get me back onto my feet.
I love that Natasha goes on your journey with you. Natasha makes you feel very relaxed & allowed me to be completely me, even when I felt embarrassed to be me. Natasha allowed me to question her when I didn't want to face reality, she would gently encourage me & patiently waited for me to come to my own conclusions."
Tanya Elks
aged 53, diagnosed June 2020 with breast cancer and bone cancer
Participant of the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
As a result of the Program Tanya now has powerful tools to help her cope with her emotions without having to suppress them, thereby reducing stress in her body, also enabling her to participate in life as fully as she can.
"I am feeling pretty positive about the tapping & getting into it regularly. When I have worrying or negative thoughts, I feel like I can now recognise & stop myself, do some breathing exercises, some visual thoughts & tapping if appropriate, before these thoughts grow into internal panic mode. Great progress I think. The tapping is a big learning expedition but I have found the app helpful because I can focus on me & the process without having to worry about what I am supposed to be saying to make it effective. I can adapt what they are saying to suit me. I have also just downloaded the EFT for cancer book which I have started to read & is very interesting. It also has some great sentences for tapping which I will write down & be able to use...
Will keep working on all this. I know that all this has already helped me & will only become more familiar & beneficial the more I do."
Marijbee
aged 76, diagnosed with breast cancer 2018
Using tools from the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
Marijbee has learnt how to set healthy boundaries in her life, which reduces stress in her life and helps her enjoy healthier relationships. Feeling better and having more confidence correlate with better health outcomes.
"I started seeing Natasha McGrath of Sanctuary Counselling in December 2018 after I had completed breast cancer treatment.
She helped me initially for post cancer anxiety. We progressed to many other issues I'd been dealing with all my life. She was not at all judgmental but would give me practical advice/ideas on how to deal with & change the way I've been responding, which has helped considerably. I was "conditioned to please" from my early teens. I had seen 7 other counsellors over the last 40 years.
I am about to turn 76 & with her guidance I have been able to make huge changes & grow up. I'm not taking on board everyone else's issues. I feel much better & a lot more confident in myself. It's never too late to change!
I can't speak highly enough of Natasha & I thank the Cancer Council for recommending her to me."
LK
aged 64, diagnosed with breast cancer 2018
Participant of the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
Getting to a root cause of cancer can be transformative for health and quality of life, reducing risk of recurrence.
Having hope for the future addresses depression, a major risk factor for cancer progression.
The Live Zoom groups offered as part of the Program are a prescription for 'feeling alone', another known risk for cancer progression. LK is stepping into a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Having hope for the future addresses depression, a major risk factor for cancer progression.
The Live Zoom groups offered as part of the Program are a prescription for 'feeling alone', another known risk for cancer progression. LK is stepping into a more fulfilling and authentic life.
"Identifying & acknowledging the deeply embedded issues is the first step of many towards loving & accepting myself. Learning through this program that it is possible to change is invaluable in giving me hope for a happier & healthier future... The live Zoom group sessions helped, knowing you're not alone."
Beck
aged 47
Participant of the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
Healthy boundaries have positive health benefits, improve relationships and overall quality of life.
"Doing the Program is making a difference to my relationships; I have the ability to communicate better and enjoy everyone's company and not just have a knee jerk reaction...
The boundaries module has helped me realise how much better I've gotten over the last few years, but also identified some areas that still need work."
MC
aged 42
Using tools from the Beyond Breast Cancer Blueprint
Increased self-awareness is linked with improved physical and mental health
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"I would like to put to pen my most sincere & warmest thanks for all your help over the last 4 years. I cannot thank you enough for the light bulb moments that you have helped me to reach & the way that we have worked to a point where I can see an end to the majority of my mental health issues or at least a stable remission.
You have helped me through my own trauma as well. I can now be a better parent and partner."
