Family-Patient Counseling for Cancer Patients
Sutter Center for Integrative Holistic Health
Patients and families facing the uncommon stress of a cancer diagnosis and cancer treatments can take advantage of the counseling services and support groups offered through Sutter Cancer Center, Sacramento. The center provides individual and family counseling to assist in reducing the stress of the cancer experience and to enhance the patient's and family's skills at coping with the physical and emotional aspects of the illness. Counseling is provided by Leslie Duket, a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in counseling cancer patients and their families. Sarah Beaudry also provides care through Sutter Hospice/Visiting Nurses Association for those dealing with end-of-life issues.
Within a supportive and confidential environment, patients and families have the opportunity to:
- Learn valuable skills including stress reduction, deep relaxation, and visualization.
- Strengthen coping skills, improve self image, and gain new insights.
- Improve communications within the family, and gain a greater appreciation for each other and the effect cancer has on everyone in the family.
Services are offered at no charge to patients and their families, though donations to the Sutter Cancer Center are welcomed. For more information about counseling services and support groups, please call (916) 454-6866.
Practitioners
Leslie Duket