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RVML Resource Center 2002-2007 Calendar Archives 28 February 2006, Tuesday |
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Lecture: The Lesson of Cancer and Chronic Disease by Dean Shrock, Ph.D.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: RVML Event Center - 258 A St, Ashland
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Lecture: The Lesson of Cancer and Chronic DiseaseBy Dean Shrock, Ph.D.
$3-5 Suggested donation
(Everyone welcome, no one turned away)
Presentation description:
While Director of Mind-Body Medicine for a physician management group of forty cancer centers, Dean Shrock, Ph.D. developed, taught, and researched a program that extended survival with cancer. His book, Doctor's Orders: Go Fishing, details this program and the insights he gained while teaching it.
Dr. Shrock concluded that what made the greatest difference in why these people lived longer was because they felt listened to and cared for. When he asked cancer survivors and their families what they learned that helped them the most of all the things he taught, they said, "you listened, you cared, and you were sincere." This confused and surprised him at first. He spent two hours each week for six weeks teaching them about the will to live, the power of beliefs, relaxation and guided imagery, stress management, and other coping skills, but they responded most to feeling supported.
Dr. Shrock believes that human factors and relationships are primary factors in healing. Whether we call it love or social support, connecting with someone emotionally and spiritually is the essence of life and health. We all know the power of beliefs as demonstrated so strongly by the placebo effect. But perhaps no belief is stronger or healthier than knowing we are unconditionally loved and cared for.
However, many things happen to erode our self-esteem, including experiences of abandonment in childhood. This can lead to feeling good about ourselves only when we're pleasing others and conforming to the arbitrary values of our culture. This may be the greatest reason why we find it difficult to have peace of mind: At a deep psychic level we equate conforming with being loved. We learn ways of presenting ourselves to the world so we'll feel accepted. But what we need is to feel loved, cared for, and supported for being our unique selves. Your health depends on it.
Presenter's Biography:
Dean Shrock, Ph D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY 18597) who specializes in the psychosocial care of people with chronic disease, and conducts classes and seminars about holistic approaches to assist their recovery. Dr. Shrock has been Director of Mind-Body Medicine for a physician management group of forty cancer centers, and has taught a wellness program, "Taking Control of Your Health," to their cancer patients and families for eleven years. This same approach can be used for various other health concerns, including chronic pain and fatigue, and fibromyalgia --- to get well or stay well. "Taking Control of Your Health" is offered currently as a six-part class series open to patients, family members, health professionals, and the general public.
More information: (530) 432-8565 e-mail: dean@deanshrock.com
Website: http://www.deanshrock.com
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Tuesday evening event format: 90-120 Minute presentation including break and Q&A period.
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