“You Can’t Fight Cancer When You’re Fighting Yourself.” ~ Avinoam Lerner
Cancer and Trauma Recovery Coaching
Why I Do What I Do
Growing up in a war-torn part of the world where loss and trauma are rampant, I remember a seminal moment at the age of six, witnessing a woman I looked up to breaking down after learning her husband had not returned from the war.
I am sometimes asked, “How can you do it? How can you stay so present, focused and content in the face of other’s fears, trauma and grief?” My answer is simple. It’s what I’m here for. The ability to support people this way is innate.
As an army veteran, I know the value of discipline and pushing through. Cancer is a battlefield of sorts. It’s why my cancer recovery programs are goal-oriented and results-driven. And yet, as a parent of two daughters, I’ve learned to be nurturing and grounded, too. That’s what I offer those I work with—a safe and structured sanctuary for healing both mind and body.
Professional Training
I earned my degree as a Holistic Therapist from the Reidman International College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Israel in 2000. Further education awarded me certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist by the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and the National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NFNLP) in the USA.
Cancer and Trauma Recovery Coaching
My innovative approach to recovery highlights the multidimensional nature of trauma and illness. For people seeking to play a more active role in their recovery, I offer a safe, practical and effective path. This path can help enlist the restorative power of the mind. It can help to become more resilient, confident and experience a better quality of life.
Body and Mind Connection
The New Cancer Paradigm TEDx Talk
In this talk, I explore the connection between the subconscious mind and the body’s immune system. I outline my method of helping cancer patients mobilize their inner resources for recovery and healing. The ultimate goal of this method is to improve medical outcomes.