Hope and Redefining Hope
The role of Hope in the face of a life-threatening diagnosis.
In this clip from Courageous Parents Network’s interview with pediatric psychologist Dr. Joanna Breyer, author of “When Your Child is Sick,” Dr. Breyer explores the role of Hope and how to think about it in the face of a life-threatening diagnosis. Hope is what comforts people; Hope may also change as the illness progresses. Hope can become a problem when it becomes a strongly held belief or conviction. Hope and Uncertainty side-by-side.
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The role of Hope in the face of a life-threatening diagnosis.
Don’t try to fix it. You don’t have to do it all in one day.
I felt like I had a clock ticking down in my head.
I choose to look at the bright side of life.
I’m proud of keeping it positive.