Client - cancer survivor...

[loves2cook]

I realized today how hard it was to actually give of myself.  I was given a wonderful client today through a gift certificate who is in the process of surviving breast cancer.  I am trained in post-mastectomy, cancer and life altering illness massage.  But this was the first one that I had to do since my mother who battled cancer for 5 months passed away in May.  I never revieled that to my client but it made me realize how important it was to ground myself and be present for my client.  I did realize that I needed share my class experience with her and whatever knowlege I have about helping her continue to do well.  It was just an odd feeling of holding myself together and snapping back into my "medical massage mode".  After our session I showed her how to massage her breasts, and to make sure that she did it to help preserve her non affected side and to do it especially before she goes for another mamogram, she was surprized that no one had ever told her to do so.  But I do feel blessed when they come to me to help them feel better and have a radiant smile upon their face despite all that is going on.  I am also glad she came to me, because I am now at the point that I can handle the situation and be there for them when they really need a caring supportive therapist.  Any earlier and I really don't know what I would have done...I just thought I should share...

 

[Carrie M]

Client - cancer survivor...

That's great Muriel... I know after my Mom died I worried that I'd fall apart giving a massage... or that I'd start crying when getting one. It's been over a year and hasn't happened yet. And I'm glad you posted...it's a milestone... and I'm glad you shared.

 

[Buzzy]

Client - cancer survivor...

Oh Muriel that is wonderful!You are truly blessed with a gift. I am so glad that cancer survivors are finding you. The news will spread I am sure.I am so sorry you lost your mother. This is for you.(((((Hugs)))))Trish

 

[airforcewife64]

It was very hard when I went back to work, trying to work on anyone at that point, but I was able to get over that shortly.  But I honestly thought I would start bawling while working on her.  Thank you guys for your support.  This was definitely a milestone, and I was glad I was there for her.

 

[WILLIAM B]

You mentioned,

I am trained in post-mastectomy, cancer and life altering illness massage.  

.  Would you mind adding a link to this particular class.  I know I am interested in knowing who offers this.

 

[I love books]

Client - cancer survivor...

Sure...

I had posted it when I took the class, but unfortunately it was in the CEU portion that dissappeared...

http://cherylchapman.com/