Do you tend to spend so much time taking care of others that you forget to prioritize taking care of yourself? Explore the relationship between self-compassion and the practice of self-care while balancing stressors faced as an oncology healthcare professional. Gain insight into personal and research-oriented practices to encourage prevention, recovery, and resilience.

In this presentation, psychologist Jamie Aten introduces the new science of fortitude and how it can benefit healthcare professionals and patients alike. Jamie takes the audience through an inspiring personal quest to unlock the ancient secrets of this neglected virtue through recent scientific breakthroughs.

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Worried about dating after cancer? Ruby, your virtual community navigator, discusses the universal challenges and worries for young adults with cancer as well as tips on dating and how to ask for help. The Cancer Support Community is here to support you and help answer your questions.

Have a concern of your own? Please call our Cancer Support Helpline to talk with an experienced counselor or navigator: 888-793-9355

Have you hit your breaking point or feel like you are getting close? Led by esteemed guest speaker Dr. Jamie Jacobs, this first session in the What’s in Your First Aid Kit? workshop series focuses on getting back to the basics of who you are, what is important to you, and how to weather this storm by preventing burnout. We take a comprehensive look at coping resources available to you, ask you to use your creativity to expand upon these resources and set intentions for self-care, and challenge you to rethink your approach to managing stress.