CLL Survivor Pete Thomason on Art Therapy and Mindfulness

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) survivor Pete Thomason joins us today to share strategies for dealing with the emotional challenges of survivorship. Following his diagnosis and transplant six years ago, his daughter introduced him to art therapy. Pete is also a big proponent of mindfulness, meditation, and visualization and walks us through how these strategies have helped him through survivorship.Equifinality is an important concept to Pete as well. He explains what that is and how to get there. Pete prefers the phrase "some kind of normal" to "the new normal," and this is where his pickup truck analogy comes in.We also talk about the importance of peer support to both survivors and caregivers.The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.Resources:National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Thank you to this season's sponsors:The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/Seagen: https://www.seagen.com/Omeros Corporation: https://www.omeros.com/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.