Cancer Doula Pen Pal Support
What it is: Cancer Doula Pen Pal Support involves one-on-one sessions with you, but they are conducted exclusively by email. Meaning you and I do not talk face-to-face or remotely. We write to each other.
Good for: Individuals who don’t have a consistent time block in their week for remote or in-person support sessions, are too exhausted or overwhelmed, or would like written support instead of verbal support.
How it works: Instead of scheduling a weekly, biweekly, or monthly session, my clients and I can communicate back and forth at their own pace. There’s no need to rush to prepare for a session before hopping on Zoom, or a phone call. Everyone involved can organize their ideas and compose thoughtful messages without feeling hurried or stressed.
It works in the same way that writing letters to each other would work. You write and send me an email describing your situation, challenge, question, needs, etc., you are facing on your cancer journey, and I write a detailed email response back. The interaction and communication will be just like a remote meeting via Zoom or face-to-face.
This usually follows an initial review, so I know where you stand and what you would like my help with.
What kind of things can we talk about?
Anything that we would talk about in one-on-one support face-to-face or remotely! The great thing about Cancer Doula Pen Pal Support is it’s personalized just for you.
Here are some of the most common ways we can work together using Cancer Doula Pen Pal Support to improve your cancer experience and quality of life:
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Igniting your power within
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Getting your questions answered in a way that you can understand and use the information to make informed and confident decisions
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Emotional support, mindset, working through thoughts and feelings
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Understanding your treatment options, including clinical trials and complementary therapies
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Building your healthcare team
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Second opinions
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Navigating the healthcare system
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Health and what to expect during and after treatment, side effects, lifestyle changes, integrative approaches to promote healing
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Overcoming your fears and getting unstuck
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Communicating with your healthcare team, family and loved ones, and employer
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Discovering and reviewing what is missing in your healing journey and life
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Accountability to stay on track toward your health and recovery goals
What You Should Know About How I Work
Below are a few more things I think are important for you to know about the way I provide support by email:
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Each email response I send is customized for your context and needs. I don’t recycle the same information. I don’t provide general advice.
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If I need additional information from you to provide a first-rate response, I’ll ask for it. Then I will send you my official, paid email response. I will ask if my response is satisfactory and meets your needs. If it does, that completes the email communication for that topic. If it does not, I will write one additional follow-up email to address your questions and provide clarity.
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I focus on helping you get what you need so you can move through your cancer journey with confidence and ease. With each email response, I offer encouragement, high-quality guidance, and step-by-step strategies, which you can start applying immediately. Assisting you in identifying and overcoming barriers and blind spots is an important piece as well.
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Responding to your emails in a timely manner is a priority for me. I typically answer every email from a client within 48 hours (except weekends and holidays) and at times even within a couple of hours. If it is an urgent matter, always let me know and I will make my response a priority.
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I may include attachments or links to additional resources with an email response.
How do I get started with email support?
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It is stress-free and easy!
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Choose a package and submit your payment.
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Next, you will receive a confirmation via email with links to a Pen Pal Support Intake Form and a Self-Reflection & Awareness Questionnaire to get started, if you sign up for more than one Pen Pal Support session. Please complete and submit the form and questionnaire before sending your first email. I urge you to take your time answering the questions, as this is the foundation of getting to know you and your goals.
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Send your initial email with the subject E-Support - your name. Then I will respond with an email. This email and response pattern will repeat based on the number of emails you invested in!
I want you to feel confident knowing this is 100% confidential and it is a safe space where you can express yourself freely, without judgment.
You will have an option of communicating via email or through a free online platform, Carepatron if you invest in the one-month package. Both are secure and just a matter of personal preference.
Are you wondering if Pen Pal Support is suitable for you? Contact me.
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1 Pen Pal Support Session
$55 Investment
This offer is a great option for quick questions, if you would like clarity on information another party has shared with you, research, or if you just need some reassurance.
Here's what you receive:
• One email with one topic or question and one response.
• A written record of all conversations to review and reflect upon.
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3 Pen Pal Support Sessions
$145 Investment (save $20)
Here's what you receive:
• A Self-Reflection & Awareness Questionnaire, which can be used as a journal. This helps me get to know you, get more information about your needs and goals, meet you where you are, and provide in-depth responses and support during the Pen Pal Support sessions. It is about YOU!
• Three emails and three responses during a two-week period, Monday - Friday.
• One topic or question per email. Each email you send will count as one email and will only receive one response.
• A personalized response from me that provides you with guidance and support within 48 hours (except weekends and holidays).
• A written record of all conversations to review and reflect upon and acknowledge your progress.
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One-Month of Pen Pal Support Sessions
$495 Investment (save $55)
Here’s what you receive:
• A Self-Reflection & Awareness Questionnaire, which can be used as a journal. This helps me get to know you, get more information about your needs and goals, meet you where you are, and provide in-depth responses and support during the Pen Pal Support sessions. It is about YOU!
• One topic or question per email. Each email you send will count as one email and will only receive one response.
• Cancer Doula support from me via email for four weeks, Monday-Friday to create consistent and lasting changes. Up to 10 emails during a 4-week period.
• A personalized response from me that provides you with guidance and support within 36 hours (except weekends and holidays).
• A written record of all conversations to review and reflect upon and acknowledge your progress.
• Free access to the HIPAA-compliant Carepatron portal so you can store and share notes and documents within a secure platform while you are an active client.