WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS CANCER, extreme anxiety, especially in the early days, is par for the course. here’s how other parents have managed it.

 
 
 

DIY ANXIETY MANAGEMENT

BOOKS

Image of the cover of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
An image of the cover of Perseverance by Margaret J Wheatley
An image of the front cover of Love, Medicine and Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
 

APPS & websites

Image of a screen from the “Calm” App

“Calm” App

Image from the “I am” App

“I am” App

Image of the Beyond Blue website

Beyond Blue website

AFFIRMATIONS/ other

Image of Thera-Pets emotional support animal cards by Kate Allan
Image of The Box of Emotions affirmation cards.
Image of the Mindfulness Cards product

PODCASTS

 

VIDEOS and talks

 

EXTERNAL supports THAT CAN HELP

DOCTOR/ psychiatrist

If your anxiety is at unmanageably high level, a doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to help.

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN/
spiritual leaders

Wondering where God is in all of this? If spirituality is an important part of your life, or you’re just wondering how to make sense of the fact that kids get cancer, connecting with your spiritual leader or the hospital chaplain may be really helpful for you.

COUNSELLORS/ psychologists

“Talking it out” with a trained professional can be enormously beneficial. They don’t have an agenda, and they’re not going to be comparing your child’s situation to theirs (which sometimes happens when we’re venting with other cancer parents). A lot of cancer support services offer counselling for parents for free.

Other Healing Modalities

Reiki, massage, body talk or somatic psychotherapy, yoga, psychic or tarot readings - do whatever works for you to find comfort during what will likely be the hardest experience of your life.