Karen Tripp is an engaging speaker that captivates her audience with her no nonsense approach to life and life’s challenges. When addressing our church group for cancer survivors “Save Lives as well as Souls” , Karen utilized humor while offering comfort and joy in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I highly recommend Karen to your group or organization as a dynamic speaker. 

Georganne Davidson RN, author Saving lives as Well as Souls

Cancer is one of those difficult topics that needs to be talked about with sensitivity, honesty and respect.  Karen Tripp handles this topic not only as a professional but as a daughter of a colon cancer survivor.  Let her provide the understanding you seek with the gentleness you require.  Each topic is appropriate for survivors, caregivers and professionals.

Help! I Love a Cancer Patient! – You may not have the disease but you have plenty of pain. Find out how to care in a way that helps you and your love one cope with cancer. Discover specific ways to care for your love one physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Cancer and Emotions: “Is What I’m Feeling Normal?”- A look at the emotional cycle of cancer treatment and how to manage through each stage. Learn the factors that impact your ability to cope as well as specific coping strategies designed to improve your life.

Moving from Cancer Victim to Cancer Survivor- Being cancer free does not return your life back to “life before cancer”. Learn what to do with guilt, depression, frustration, anxiety and the “new” you. It’s more than stories of how others healed; it’s a map to your own emotional healing.

Cancer and the Holidays: The high expectations that have fueled holiday get-togethers for generations now have the added pressure of unpredictable fatigue, unwanted side affects and love ones struggling with your cancer. Come learn how to set your own expectations for the holidays and discover secrets to finding the joy of the holidays on your own terms. Cancer patients and their family members welcomed.

NEW! Cancer and Stress: Cancer brings a new level of stress not only to your body but to your family life, financial struggles and daily needs. Discover which priorities to invest your energies into and which to disregard. Learn new coping strategies to reduce your stress and gain more piece of mind.

NEW! Cancer Caretakers: You Can’t Do It Alone: One of the keys to dealing with recovery is a strong support team not only for the patient but for yourself as well. Learn the arts of delegation and teambuilding. Face the hurdle of asking for help and discover how being on your support team enriches others as well as yourself.

NEW! Lessons for Life From Cancer SurvivorsIf adversity inspires wisdom then cancer survivors are boiling over with the understanding we need for our everyday life.  What is a quality life?  Learn to place worries, anger and disappointment where they belong.  Let today be rich, lighter and worth living with all you’ve got.  Hear the inspirational words of survivors and learn the wisdom that comes from walking through the fire. 

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