Mentoring Moment:
A simple Q & A, often inspired by a direct question/inquiry
sent to me via text, email, FB Messenger, voice mail, or when responding to a
social media post.
Today's Mentoring Moment was inspired by a social media
post/question
Q.
Question/Concern:
“I have a client from a
group yoga class that wants to start working privately with me, mostly with
intentions of working with meditation. She was recently diagnosed with cancer,
just had her first chemo treatment and feels my offerings will be very
supportive for her (🙏). Any words of wisdom, or tips are appreciated.
I feel pretty comfortable working with her during this time in her life, though
I have not actually worked one on one with somebody through cancer treatments.
Much gratitude for whatever you feel inspired to share”
[a social media question from a FB group member]
A.
Mentoring Moment/My Response:
Trust your student and
your experience to create this journey together.
She reached out to you
for what you have already been offering.
Many people who claim
to be “experts” on working with cancer patients will want to offer the “best”
thing to do. Please, do not allow “experts” to make you second guess what your
student has already told you she values. 😊
Keep the conversation
open.
Knowing that each
person’s journey with cancer is unique, allow the two of you to create the
format that will be best for her.
Bring her oncologist
into the conversation and find out the time frame for treatments and
procedures.
Do your own
investigation and find out about her list of medications and all the possible
side effects.
You will learn so much
together.
Enjoy this journey.
Sending lots of love
and support,
Melissa Adylia
Calasanz C-IAYT, E-RYT, YACEP
A NOTE about these
Mentoring Moments
These are casual
responses, open for further discussion. My responses are in no way intended to
be used in place of medical advice. I encourage everyone to contact their
trusted healthcare providers and integrative healthcare team before changing
plan of care or incorporating any new practices to their daily routine.
What Would You Suggest?
Please feel free to comment with your advice and suggestions.
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