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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.

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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.