Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Virtual Group for Oregon Clients-August

Leader: Ethan Waranch

Location: Virtual - Oregon

Date: 08/22/2023 to 12/05/2023

Start Time: Tuesdays - 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Demographic: Adults

Ages Served: 18-64, 65+

Languages: English

Topics: Other

Cost: Most insurances accepted, financial assistance available.

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Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Virtual Group Zoom link: Launch Meeting - Zoom

Cofacilitated by Ethan Waranch and Rebecca Cherry.

This group aims to support cancer patients as they navigate their own cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment. Cancer can significantly impact one’s psychosocial functioning and state of emotional and mental well-being. Our interest is to create a supportive forum where people currently receiving cancer treatment can find comfort among each other to discuss areas of cancer care such as: newfound lifestyle and role changes, accepting and asking for help where needed, effectively expressing vulnerable feelings, and individual existential discoveries and concerns. This group’s format is considered process style and is guided by the teachings of Irving Yalom. It will focus on cancer care through the eyes of those undergoing cancer treatment. We welcome members who are in any active phase of cancer treatment with any stage and type of cancer. 

All clients must meet the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Have a cancer diagnosis.
• Not be experiencing cognitive or psychological deficits that could potentially interfere with own or others participation in the group.
• Current LifeStance clients will complete a brief phone-screening prior to beginning the group.
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Either group leader is medically trained or licensed Any discussion of treatments or symptoms will stem from a psychosocial functioning perspective rather than an intent to provide medical advice or suggestion.