For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint has lent her hard-won wisdom to a book that aims to change how cancer care is delivered in the US and beyond. Co-authored by Dr. Wayne Jones and Dr. Alyssa McManamon, "Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Care" is a "movement toward embracing every aspect of the cancer journey, integrating conventional medical treatment with the broader elements of human health." A two-time survivor of aggressive breast cancer, Toussaint shares the unique, self-empowering choices she made to survive while avoiding a catastrophic CRPS flare - and how self-care is a critical component to a positive outcome.
Now on Apple Podcast! Catch For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint's guest spot on Dr. Afton Hassett's "Chronic Pain Reset" which highlights the chronic pain experience as well as the tremendous benefits of self-management for healing and well-being. Cynthia and Afton's conversation covers a wide-range of topics that includes trauma being a driver for chronic pain, resilience as an essential tool for thriving and the many wellness-inducing alternative treatment techniques illustrated in Dr. Hassett's recent book, Chronic Pain Reset. Let the healing begin!
Catch the latest Pain News Network column by For Grace and Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint! When dealing with the pitfalls of high-impact pain and disability, one's choices are often slim to none. In this compelling article, Cynthia shares how her "safe-space" of healing has become a "high-decibel scrum", caused by someone who she knew was trouble from the get-go. Feeling she has no choice to move on because of her physical limitations, Cynthia guts it out each day all in praise of doing what brings her best health and wellness through self-care.
Are you a Woman In Pain who wants to speak your mind and share what's important? Then For Grace's new social media campaign, Women In Pain Nation, is the perfect place for you! We're seeking short video testimonials (2-3 minutes) that speak to the lived pain experience - those things in your life that only someone in pain understands and appreciates. To share your "Thought of the Day", please contact us at forgracewip@yahoo.com for delivery details. Also, check back at forgrace.org for opportunities to be interviewed and/or participate on an upcoming panel.
