Cancer Support Group
18 Apr 08
CANMEEN - SOUTH GIPPSLAND CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON at MEENIYAN HALL
The purpose of this group is to support those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
We know that many people find they have the strength to undergo surgery, then chemotherapy/radiation therapy. However, when it is all over, there is no support or follow-up to assist in understanding and finding meaning in our experience. We can be overwhelmed by our feelings and find it difficult to reconnect with life. Many of us simply, and understandably, fall into a heap.
Our group has been formed to address this confusing time and, together, to help one another to find peace, healing and redirection.
We want to support you in identifying and clarifying your needs and then assist in finding a way to meet them as it suits you.
We utilize a variety of approaches, including provision of information, education and sharing of feelings (eg confusion, overwhelm, fear, anger) and practical assistance (eg financial stress).
Having received funding from the Department of Human Services Health Self-Help fund, we have purchased literature and DVD's to provide information and assistance.
We also have literature from the Cancer Council of Victoria.
These resources are available for loan through our Library, free of charge.
MEETINGS FOR 2008
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 10 - 12
Introduction.
TUESDAY MARCH 4, 10 - 12
Tina Thomas, support group facilitator from Cancer Council of Victoria
TUESDAY APRIL 1, 10 - 12
Meditation.
MONDAY MAY 5, 1 - 4
Art Therapy.
Zeb Brierley, art therapist will guide the group in creative art therapy.
TUESDAY JUNE 3, 10 - 12
Nutrition.
TUESDAY JULY 1,10 - 12
Informal sharing
TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 10 - 12
Survival.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1 - 4
Creative Writing.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 10 - 12
Therapeutic massage.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 10 - 12
HandlinG grief AND LOSS.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 10 - 12
Christmas morning tea and carol singing.
HOW
TO CONTACT US PHONE:
5664 4469 (9 - 5 weekdays)
MAIL: C/- Meeniyan Post Office, 3956
OR Simply turn up to a meeting. You will be warmly welcomed. Admission is by gold coin donation.
OUR COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Jennie Deane
Co-facilitators:
Dr. Bill Bell
and
Meg Viney.
Publicity
Officer: Julie Bernardson
Member:
Dr. Lesley Chisholm
Treasurer:
Sharon van Ruyvan
Member:
Annie Owen