Integrative Psycho-Oncology Therapy and Hypnotherapy for Cancer
Cancer often disrupts an individual's sense of purpose, leading to existential and emotional turmoil. Dr. Maglio employs integrative psycho-oncology therapy to help patients find and maintain meaning amid their diagnosis, using a blend of acceptance and commitment therapy, meaning-oriented techniques, mindfulness, and hypnosis.
This approach assists patients in adapting to challenges like treatment side effects, anxiety, relationship concerns, and existential worries. These challenges are compounded when patients undergo treatments like surgery or chemotherapy, which come with side effects like pain and fatigue. Chronic pain, a frequent complaint among cancer patients, exacerbates emotional distress. To counteract this, Dr. Maglio incorporates cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based strategies, combined with hypnosis, to help patients reshape their relationship with pain and alleviate associated mental anguish.
While "cancer survivor" implies overcoming the disease, the reality is that the emotional and physical aftermath persists long after treatments end. A predominant concern is the fear of recurrence, a pervasive anxiety about the cancer returning. Although a common sentiment, this fear can severely hamper one's mental well-being and overall life quality. Dr. Maglio's approach uses acceptance-based methods, such as ACT, coupled with mindfulness and hypnosis. This strategy aims to help patients accept these distressing emotions, steering the mind away from debilitating fears, and fostering a more value-driven, relaxed life.
"While 'cancer survivor' implies overcoming the disease, the reality is that the emotional and physical aftermath persists long after treatments end"
Dr. Demi Maglio, proficient in integrative therapy techniques and hypnosis, specializes in addressing psychosocial issues stemming from health conditions, particularly various cancers such as breast, prostate, and lung cancer, among others. Within a compassionate and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, she supports both cancer patients and their loved ones as they navigate the emotional challenges posed by the disease.
Grounded in cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-commitment frameworks, her holistic approach incorporates meaning-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness, and hypnosis to help clients recognize and adjust unhelpful thought patterns. By emphasizing psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and value-driven behavior, Dr. Maglio assists individuals in restoring and maintaining a sense of purpose and meaning throughout their cancer journey, customizing therapy to suit each individual's unique circumstances and needs.
