Traditional healing
Taxol had left Judith Stingo’s toes and thumbs feeling numb. I’s a common side effect of the drug, and it was discouraging to Stingo — particularly after doctors told her it could take as long as a...
View ArticlePoint, click, relax: Guided imagery available online
The first thing you notice about Claire Casselman is her voice. Always calm, always low. It sounds like navy blue: solid and reassuring, rich and full of depth. It’s the perfect voice for guided...
View ArticleFinding the Right Help: Tips for seeking complementary therapy providers
You’re curious about art therapy, but you live too far away from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center to try a session. Or maybe that group session of guided imagery just won’t fit...
View ArticleCreative Control: Art therapy offers artistic freedom and empowerment to...
"There are a lot of things going on outside of a patient's control, and although my doctors give me choices once in a while, they're the ones who know the right way. Art therapy is a great environment...
View ArticleSoothing Your Inner Voice
“Don’t be such a baby!” “Quit worrying!” “Stop it!” “Just relax!” When we sense ourselves becoming distractingly anxious or fearful, our internal voice can escalate its efforts to reign in our feelings...
View ArticleDiscover the Comforting Power of Touch
When you are feeling anxious or disquieted, one of the quickest methods to feel better is to touch something soothing. There’s a reason people have been attracted to “worry stones.” The tactile...
View ArticleTips for seeking complementary therapy providers in your hometown
You’re curious about art therapy, but you live too far away from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center to try a session. Or maybe that group session of guided imagery just won’t fit...
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