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Loving Someone With Cancer With ACT Expert Dr. Jennifer Gregg

19/05/2025
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In this touching episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill converses with Dr. Jennifer Gregg, a psycho-oncologist with vast experience in behavioral medicine and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Gregg, who has written notable books like ‘Stop Avoiding Stuff’ and ‘The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook,’ shares her profoundly personal journey through her husband and son’s battles with cancer. She discusses how these experiences shaped her professionally and personally, highlighting the importance of showing up with love, staying grounded in the present moment, and maintaining psychological flexibility amidst life’s toughest trials.

Listen and Learn About:

  • Children's Reactions to a Parent’s Diagnosis
  • Son's Cancer Diagnosis and Family Impact
  • Living in the Present Moment
  • Unwise Efforts and Coping Mechanisms
  • The Importance of Community Support
  • Psychological Flexibility and Values
  • 3 Big Takeaways
  • Facing New Uncertainties

Tune in to hear an inspiring story about love, pain, vulnerability, and wise effort in relationships, and gain insights from Dr. Gregg's expert strategies for supporting those dealing with cancer.

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