Finding Calm During Cancer

Join Cancer Council NSW and Dr Lisbeth Lane in this series of meditation and relaxation practices. You can use these exercises to control worrying thoughts and find calm after a cancer diagnosis.

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Introducing Finding Calm During Cancer
In the Finding Calm During Cancer podcast, join psychologist Dr Lisbeth Lane as she guides you through a series of meditation and relaxation practices.
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Meditation 01 - Introduction
Dr Lisbeth Lane explains what meditation is and how it helps improve coping and quality of life.
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Meditation 02 - Awareness of breathing
A general exercise that uses the breath to bring your attention to the present moment.
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Meditation 03 - Leaves on a stream
A short exercise for times when you feel you just can’t stop thinking about something troubling.
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Meditation 04 - Mindfulness of the breath
A longer exercise that builds on the "Awareness of breathing" exercise.
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Meditation 05 - Informal exercises
This is a series of short exercises you can do anywhere.
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Relaxation 01 - Introduction
Dr Lisbeth Lane explains what relaxation is and how it encourages deep breathing and restfulness.
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Relaxation 02 - Abdominal breathing
A gentle practice to learn how to take slow full breaths from the abdomen.
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Relaxation 03 - Body scan relaxation
An exercise to bring attention to every part of your body by mentally scanning from head to toe.
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Relaxation 04 - Sleep
A practice designed to help your mind slow down to allow you to get to sleep or stay asleep.
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