Empowering Healing Through Trauma, Identity, and Resilience

Christina Hibbert, Psy.D. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

At the crossroads of strength and vulnerability, Christina Hibbert, Psy.D., invites you into her journey as a triple-negative breast cancer survivor. With the BRCA1 mutation and 15 surgeries behind her, Christina has faced the unimaginable, yet she stands strong in her mission to empower others on the path to healing. As a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker, Christina is committed to helping breast cancer warriors around the world tackle the emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges that come with the diagnosis, focusing on trauma, identity loss, anxiety, and ultimately, healing.

Christina’s journey reminds us that healing is not just physical-it’s deeply emotional and spiritual too. Join her as she shares her story of resilience, hope, and the power of community.

Thoughts from Survivor Christina

“I am a clinical psychologist, a best-selling author, a mom of six, and a breast cancer warrior too. I wanted to be part of what Learn Look Locate is doing because I have seen what breast cancer does to women, to our mental state, emotional, social and spiritual states, in addition to the physical. And I want to help others to know you’re not alone, that help is available, and that together we can heal all parts of ourselves. And that’s what I love about what Learn Look Locate is doing.” – Christina, Breast cancer survivor.

1. Emotional Support During Breast Cancer: Hope and Healing

Shares the emotional challenges of breast cancer, offering hope, support, and healing through Learn Look Locate’s community and resources.

2. Emotional Challenges in Breast Cancer: Support and Resources

Emphasizes emotional challenges during breast cancer, encouraging patients to seek support through Learn Look Locate and the monthly support group.

3. Understanding Breast Cancer's Emotional Impact Insights and Support

Highlights the emotional impact of breast cancer, emphasizing trauma, anxiety, and the need for support during the healing journey.

4. Loss of Identity During Breast Cancer Support and Healing

Explores identity loss during breast cancer, encouraging patients to seek support through therapy, groups, and Learn Look Locate.

5. Emotional Burden of Breast Cancer Trauma and Healing

Addresses the emotional burden of breast cancer, highlighting trauma, anxiety, and the need for awareness and support.

6. Social Media Support for Breast Cancer Patients: Connection and Healing

Highlights social media’s impact on breast cancer support, encouraging connection and avoiding competition through Learn Look Locate.

7. The Complexity of Breast Cancer Genetics, Treatment, and Support

Highlights the complexity of breast cancer, from genetic risks to treatment, and the need for greater understanding and support.

8. The Impact of BRCA1 Genetic Mutation on Families

Shares a personal journey with BRCA1 genetic mutation, the impact on family, and the importance of genetic testing.

9. Coping with the Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Discusses the intense fear of breast cancer recurrence and encourages self-compassion and seeking support during those challenging times.

10. Cold Capping During Chemotherapy A Personal Experience

Shares a personal experience with cold capping during chemotherapy to save hair, highlighting its emotional importance and encouraging others to explore it.

11. Breast Reconstruction Challenges and Healing

Shares challenges of breast reconstruction, multiple surgeries, and finding self-love and body acceptance after breast cancer.

Comforting Thoughts from Christina

“Most women have told me that the hardest part of the cancer journey for them has been the emotional and mental experience. And there’s such a lack of support and understanding for that experience. So it ends up making us feel like we’re somehow crazy or wrong to feel what we feel. I am a huge advocate for feeling what you feel if you’re afraid, if you’re anxious, if you’re overwhelmed, if you’re traumatized, if you’re grieving. These are normal reactions to a very abnormal and traumatic experience and help is available. You can join my monthly support group. It’s called Growing Through Breast Cancer. You can find it on Facebook or the link here on Learn Look Locate and come back here to Learn Look Locate for more tools for how to support you through your emotional journey too.” – Christina Hibbert, Breast Cancer Survivor