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Upcoming support group with Wellspring Cancer Support

mfallis
mfallis admin
in News & Events
Hi everyone, 

Registration is open for the Ovarian Cancer Support Group offered by Wellspring Cancer Support in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Canada. This six-week program meets once a week under a healthcare professional’s leadership to focus on relevant issues such as coping with change, relationships, managing fear or recurrence and communicating with your healthcare team. This closed group is a safe place to share your emotional, social and practical concerns and hear from others facing similar challenges.

This group will begin on February 29th and run for 6-weeks (until April 4th) at 1-2:30pm EST. 

For more information or to register, please visit this link: https://wellspring.ca/online-programs/programs/all-programs/ovarian-cancer-support-group-2/ 

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  • Sandi6
    Sandi6
    Thanks for sharing. I’ve registered 😙 
  • Strongwoman
    Strongwoman Moderator
    That sounds great @Sandi6 I am positive it will be a great program.  :)
  • HorseGirl
    HorseGirl
    I’ve registered as well. ❤️
  • HorseGirl
    HorseGirl
    Today was the first session of this six-part series.  It was a rewarding experience to hear the stories of other women who have also been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  Despite the differences in each case, there was also a common thread that bound everyone together.  It was a safe space to be able to discuss with others the physical and emotional challenges of dealing with this disease.  A commitment of 1.5 hours once a week for 6 weeks is worth it!  Attending this group helped me feel validated by others who can truly appreciate what it means to have cancer.   
  • Strongwoman
    Strongwoman Moderator
    That is amazing @HorseGirl Thank you so much for sharing your first experience with Wellspring.  It may inspire others to join when the next session begins.  :)
  • mfallis
    mfallis admin
    Hi everyone, just a reminder about some upcoming peer support groups that you may want to sign up for:

    Join us at any, or all, of these upcoming events. 

    SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS:
    Teal Teas - April & May
    Join into a Teal Tea coming up to connect and chat with others. These are small, drop-in style group gatherings, hosted on Zoom, where you talk about what's important to you right now. 
    April 23 at 1pmET: For details and to register, click here.  
    April 24 at 6pmET: For details and to register, click here.
    May 28 at 1pmET: For details and to register, click here.
    May 29 at 6pmET: For details and to register, click here. 

    Support Circle: Ovarian Cancer
    Similar to a Teal Tea, these small, drop-in style group gatherings are hosted on Zoom. These sessions are hosted by a healthcare professional and registration is through Wellspring Cancer Support. Upcoming dates are: 
    May 21 at 6pm ET: For details and to register, click here.

    Support Group: Ovarian Cancer
    The Ovarian Cancer Support Group is a professionally led program that meets weekly for six weeks. Participants will explore a different theme each week as well as have the opportunity to share within and build a community of support. The next session begins May 2 and runs for six-weeks from 1-2:30pmET. You can find details and register by clicking here. There are still spaces available for this valuable group! Don't delay, sign up today!

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