Psychological Support
Benefits of Whole Healing
Dr. Grace provides therapy to patients, caregivers and family members who seek help with a variety of issues, with specialized attention to those managing medical conditions. Studies reveal that people navigating a medical illness can feel traumatized; however, findings from Dr. Grace’s research on caregivers of pediatric transplant patients, suggest the possibility for personal growth and transformation beyond suffering. Dr. Grace understands that although Illness-related challenges share common elements, the patient and caregiver’s associated experiences are unique. That is why nothing short of a personalized support plan and whole-person approach can cultivate an environment for inner healing.
Dr. Grace focuses on interventions aimed at discouraging trauma and promoting growth. For example, a key element shown to ameliorate patient and caregiver trauma is the encouragement of healthy human connection, including with medical providers, who can become like family members in longer-term chronic situations. Thus, therapy might include development of a skill set for advocacy and effective communication in medical settings. In turn, caregiver and patient empowerment can become a catalyst for posttraumatic growth and inner healing.
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The Second Chance Self: A Journey of Endless Beginnings
Research studies have shown that caregivers and medical patients are often traumatized by the experience of illness, as well as the medical treatments that are received.
Dr. Grace’s research corroborates the data; however, her findings, based on first-hand accounts of patients and caregivers, reveal that personal growth, spiritual healing, and transformation are also possible.
Through Dr. Grace’s personal journey, professional training, and ceaseless effort, she assists others on their journey to find a silver lining of hope, meaning, and renewal, that might inspire them to also find, a second chance self.