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HOLDING SPACE FOR THE CANCER CAREGIVER: INVISIBLE LABOR, COPING SKILLS, AND COLLECTIVE CARE
This National Family Caregivers Month, we’re making space for the people who quietly hold everything together when cancer comes into a family. Here’s a gentle look at the unseen work of caregiving, the signs of burnout, and small ways to find support. You don’t have to do this alone.
The Ripples of Navigating Cancer’s Impact on Children & Siblings
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re exploring how a cancer diagnosis can impact children and siblings, ways to support them through the challenges that come with cancer, and mental health resources available to families—including access to equine-assisted psychotherapy through Flatwater.
Finding the Words: Talking to Children About Cancer
When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, one of the most difficult moments is explaining it to their children. This guide from Flatwater offers age-appropriate ways to talk about cancer with kids.