I just started a Master's program to get my M.A. in Counseling and then get my LPC. I haven't known exactly what I wanted to do with my license until just a few weeks ago when I had an epiphany.
I want to open a therapy and counseling clinic for cancer fighters and survivors! I want to work with them in group, individual and couple/marriage/family settings. But, it wouldn't just be that. I want to open a clinic that would be a place of healing and strength building for all fighters and survivors. It would have art classes, writing classes, cooking classes, nutrition classes, photography classes, gardening classes, yoga classes, bicycling classes, basic cancer/life classes. There would be movie nights, Young Adult socials, talent shows, fundraisers, and many opportunities to participate in 5ks and marathons, outdoor hikes and excursions. There would be conferences and forums to discuss important ideas in the cancer community.
It's like.... think of all the things you hear cancer fighters and survivors doing, and mesh it all together, but in a cohesive therapeutic collaboration. I honestly think that having these outlets could benefit so many people. I'd want this clinic to be close enough to a hospital(s) where treatment occurs and I could have a shuttle running between the two to make it easier for people to get involved.
I know that during my own battle, there were MANY things, and still are, that were missing. So many things I wish that I had been able to be a part of. I want to provide that for others. I KNOW how therapeutic and essential being involved in these things can be. I know how important it is not only for mental health and physical health to learn how to cook and eat nutritionally, or to get the skills necessary to write blogs along the journey, or to even just journal feelings. So many things that are just so awesome but people don't know where to go. They don't know how to start. They don't have the support. I want to be that. Just thinking of it makes me so excited that I wish The Doctor could come and take me to my future right now so I can see it.... (The Doctor is in reference to Doctor Who, if you didn't catch that.)
This blog was sort of the beginning. I haven't been able to figure out exactly how to implement it all, but I'm hoping through discussions with others, I can create enough of a database of information to get the ball rolling.
What are/were some things that you feel you need help or understanding about with regards to your cancer journey, whether it be your own battle or that of a loved one? I want to help EVERYONE involved, so that includes family. Knowing where I want to go has already helped me put myself in the right mind frame while doing my studies. I am already thinking about my future clients who are looking for any type of hope or comfort.
What an exciting journey it is.
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