In this touching episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill talks 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 story 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.

Related Resources:

• www.drjennifergregg.com/
• Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Microskills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway
• The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook: Cope with Emotional Pain, Connect with What Matters, and Transform Your Life
• Learn from Diana at an upcoming event

Suggested Next Episode:

• Getting Past You and Me to Build a Better Relationship with Terry Real

About Dr. Jennifer Gregg:

Jennifer Gregg is a psychologist, professor, researcher, and author. She specializes in psychooncology (therapy for people with cancer), palliative care psychology (therapy for people who are facing death), and grief. Dr. Gregg’s psychotherapy approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other intersections between Western psychotherapy traditions and Buddhism. She has spent over 25 years conducting research studies and training therapists in ACT, and has written dozens of scholarly articles and three books for the public on these topics. 

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