The New Grief

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Can Rehabilitation Prevent Cancer?

By Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. on November 12, 2011 in The New Grief

 

"I am a big time meditator and do lots of energy work. Frankly, I think that has had some impact on my being alive eight-plus years with metastatic cancer. We all have to die of something. I am not afraid to die, but I am afraid to die before I am able to fully accept myself with no judgments. That is what I am devoting my remaining time to." -- Ellen M. Read More

This rings "true" for me

Submitted by Kelly Cash on November 12, 2011 - 11:51pm.

"...We all have to die of something. I am not afraid to die, but I am afraid to die before I am able to fully accept myself with no judgments. That is what I am devoting my remaining time to."

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Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D.

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D., is the supervising psychologist at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

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