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Managing Stress and Anxiety: Techniques for Myeloma Patients and Care Partners

Aug 22, 2024
02:00PM - 03:00PM EDT
Online Event
Overview

Myeloma can be a challenging journey for both patients and their care partners, often leading to heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Join us for an insightful session where we will share simple yet effective techniques to help you reduce anxiety and manage stress more effectively. Whether you're a patient or a care partner, this meeting aims to provide you with practical tools and strategies to improve your overall well-being.

Agenda
2:00 PM
Introductions
Valarie Traynham

Valarie introduces the agenda of the event and our featured speaker Dana Pavlu

 

2:05 PM
Presentation
Dana Pavlu

Dana shares effective techniques to help you reduce anxiety and manage stress more effectively

2:35 PM
Questions and Answers
Audience

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Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Valarie Traynham

Valarie Traynham

Valarie embarked on her myeloma journey back in 2015, and ever since she's been on a mission. As a resilient myeloma thriver, her passion lies in not just navigating her own path but also in illuminating the journey for others. With a steadfast commitment to understanding the intricacies of the disease, she champions education, shedding light on health inequities that often lurk in the shadows. Driven by a profound belief in fairness, Valarie tirelessly advocates for equitable access to top-tier healthcare, clinical trials, and tailored treatments. Her journey as a beacon of knowledge and support began when she assumed the role of a support group leader. Today, she continues to extend her hand as a myeloma coach, mentor angel, and the guiding force behind the Black Myeloma Health Community. Valarie's voice echoes far and wide as she fearlessly confronts the disparities faced by myeloma patients. Through collaborative efforts with healthcare providers, she strives to forge pathways to solutions, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve. Join Valarie on her journey of empowerment and advocacy as she lights the way toward a brighter, more equitable future in myeloma care.
Healthtree contact Dana Pavlu

Dana Pavlu

Dana Pavlu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinic Director of Ellie Mental Health of Aurora. Dana earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. She has 20+ years of experience that includes counseling adolescents and families, child welfare, juvenile justice fields, office-based medical groups, and outpatient hospital programs, along with providing individual, family, and group counseling.  The values of Ellie, Creativity, Authenticity, Humor, Compassion, Acceptance, and Determination are what resonate with Dana and drive her in her everyday interactions with the staff and/or clients. When she is not working, Dana and her husband can be spotted at a baseball field cheering on their sons. Dana’s commitment to her community extends to serving on her local school board.