Episode 22: Cancer in the family
A cancer diagnosis also changes the lives of relatives, partners and friends. How can relatives help? And how can they take good care of themselves? Podcast host Olli Schmidt talks about this with Michael Kunkel, systemic consultant and life coach.
Relatives who support sick family members can reach their limits. "It is a time of enormous psychological stress. Open communication, both with the sick family member and within the family itself, is crucial," says Michael Kunkel.
Michael Kunkel works as a life coach at pme Familienservice , advising Familienservice in difficult life situations. He himself was the partner of someone with cancer and knows all about the challenges that the disease brings.
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- My partner/family member has cancer: How can I cope with this? Where can I find support as a relative?
- How can I take good care of myself as a family member when I am under stress?
- How do we explain the situation to children: involve them or keep them out of it?
- How can I best support my partner/family member? What should I pay attention to? What gives those affected strength?
- How do we redesign our partnership/family life?
"As a family member, I am a pillar of support."
No time to listen to the podcast? We interviewed Michael Kunkel and asked him:How can you be there for others while also taking care of yourself?
To the interview: "As a family member, I am a pillar of support"
Cheerful to stormy - the everyday podcast
Welcome to "Heiter bis stürmisch" ( Cheerful to Stormy ) – the everyday podcast with Olli Schmidt. On top of the world or down in the dumps: life has its ups and downs.
That's what we're all about: everyday crises such as arguments with your partner, parenting issues, stress at work, insecurities and anxiety. We talk to experts and give you practical tips to help you deal better with crises and challenges.
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