Caregivers – Healing Works Foundation

Journaling in your 50s

August 26, 2022
Laura Brown

Therapeutic writing is a kind of structured journal writing. It is a self-care tool to encourage deeper and clearer reflection, processing, and discovery. Therapeutic writing can help you heal, grow, and thrive. This tool focuses on managing issues around care…

Young Adult and Teen Cancer Pocket Guide

November 15, 2021
Laura Brown

Health-care providers and researchers know that adolescents and young adults, or AYAs, face unique challenges. These are mostly related to dealing with a disease during the life stages where you would normally focus on building your adult life through school or training, work, relationships, and family. It's important to have a strong understanding of the impact cancer can have on these age groups.

Cancer and Sexual Health Pocket Guide

November 4, 2021
Laura Brown

Your sex life doesn’t have to end when you are diagnosed with cancer. What’s likely, though, is that it will change, just as it changes with other life events. Cancer has physical, mental, and emotional effects on your sex life. It’s important to emotionally prepare for the changes that may occur and eventually adjust to the change that you have experienced because of cancer treatment.

The State Of Supplements – Infographic

September 13, 2021
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A large majority of Americans take supplements, and many have increased usage since the COVID-19 pandemic started, notably to enhance their immunity and improve their sleep. While most Americans take supplements, many lack knowledge on safe use recommendations.

The Military Caregiver’s Companion: Self-Care for Health in Mind, Body & Spirit

June 6, 2019
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This guidebook is here to support all military caregivers no matter your relationship to the person you are caring for or when they served.

Journaling Through Pain & Trauma: Writing about a past traumatic experience

June 5, 2019
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A COMPANION PIECE TO Women and Pain: Taking Control and Finding Relief

Journaling Through Pain & Trauma: Writing about the Experience of Pain

June 5, 2019
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A COMPANION PIECE TO Women and Pain: Taking Control and Finding Relief

Depression Pocket Guide

June 5, 2019
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The Depression Pocket Guide gives providers and patients the information they need when treating depression with an integrative approach Download the guide to see how integrative health approaches can be incorporated with treating depression.

The Caregiver’s Companion- Caring for your Mind, Body & Spirit

June 5, 2019
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This guidebook is based on scientific research and other caregivers' personal experiences. It walks you through the four areas of your life that are key to being at your best. These are your sense of self - who you are - your choices, your circle of support and your relationship with the outside world.

The Caregiver’s Companion Journaling Guide

May 14, 2019
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This journaling guide can be used along with The Caregiver’s Companion or as a stand-alone tool. Print it out and keep it near your journal to inspire self-reflection. It’s up to you whether you’d like to go through the prompts in order or based on your interests that day. If you don’t like to write, consider using a prompt as a discussion starter with a trusted friend.