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Support for Families Affected by Cancer

October 2024

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A Message from Our Child, Teen & Young Adult Program Manager

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Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Dear Families,

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we’re excited to share some wonderful programs and events lined up for October! Our community continues to grow, and we can’t wait to see you at our upcoming activities.

October marks the start of a new quarter of programming for our team here at The Gathering Place. With that, we have made a few adjustments to our group meeting times and offerings based on the feedback we have heard from you! Additionally, we have some exciting new offerings to share with you.

Program Updates

1. Kids Grief and Kids Grief: Parent Group – Virtual!

We are expanding these groups to offer both virtual and in person options. If you attend either of these groups and would like a second touch-point, feel free to register for both. As we move towards cooler temperatures and into winter months, the virtual option will serve as an alternative should weather become challenging.

2. Kids Support Group – West!

We are excited to offer in person sessions for our Kids Support Group, at both our Beachwood and Westlake offices. Families are welcome to attend either or both.

3. Sibling Grief Group – 2^nd Saturday

In response to parent feedback, we are moving the Sibling Grief group to the 2^nd Saturday of each month alongside our Kids Grief and Kids Grief: Parent group. While kids are able to get support for processing the loss of a sibling to cancer, parents are welcome to join the Kids Grief: Parent group at the same time.

New! Tutoring and Homework Help

We are piloting a new tutoring program beginning in October! Any family touched by cancer is able to access free one-on-one tutoring or more unstructured homework help for their children.

Tutoring

Dates and times available for October are listed below. To sign up for tutoring sessions, please contact me directly: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Homework Help

On October 12th, there will be two one-hour sessions for Homework Help immediately following groups. Below are registration links for these sessions. Registration is strongly encouraged!

Thank you for being an integral part of our community. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

As always, our door is always open - please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or needs at any time!

Whitney

Information for families impacted by an adult loved one's cancer

Kids Support Group

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

11:00-12:00pm

Group designed for children who have an adult family member with cancer. Children utilize art, play, and discussion to process their emotions and enhance their coping skills with peers in similar situations.

Facilitator: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW

Parent Support Group

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

11:00-12:00pm

Group for parents/caregivers managing an adult cancer diagnosis in the family.

Facilitator: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Kids Support Group

Monday, October 14th

Held at TGP West

6:30-7:30pm

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Parenting Through Cancer

Tuesday, October 29th

Held at Virtually

12:00-1:00 PM

Virtual discussion with practical solutions for everyday challenges of parenting children while diagnosed with cancer or caring for a loved one with cancer.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Information for families affected by childhood cancer

Connections: Support for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East & virtually

11:00am-12:00pm

This interactive and creative group is designed to connect and support the entire family (caregivers, children, and siblings) in coping with the impact of cancer. Families can also connect with each other to know they are not alone in this experience.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Connections: Parent Group

Tuesday, October 1st

Held virtually

7:30-8:30pm

Group for parents/caregivers of a child/teen with cancer currently or post treatment.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Connections: Parent Group

Tuesday, October 15th

Held virtually

7:30-8:30pm

Group for parents/caregivers of a child/teen with cancer currently or post treatment.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Information for families who have had a loved one die from cancer

Kids Grief Group

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

9:30-10:30am

Group for children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Kids Grief Group

Thursday, October 17th

Held Virtually

6:30-7:30pm

Group for children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities.

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Kids Grief: Parent Group

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

9:30-10:30am

Group for parents/caregivers of children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Meets at the same time as Kids Grief Group.

Facilitators: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Kids Grief: Parent Group

Thursday, October 17th

Held virtually

6:30-7:30pm

Group for parents/caregivers of children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Meets at the same time as Kids Grief Group.

Facilitators: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Sibling Grief Group

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

9:30-10:30am

Group for parents/caregivers of children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Meets at the same time as Kids Grief Group.

Facilitators: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW

Tutoring and Homework Help

Tutoring Sessions

October 2024

Held Virtually

Free one-on-one tutoring. To register for a session, please contact Whitney Hadley.

October Dates and Times:

Tuesday, October 16th 3-4PM

Tuesday, October 16th 4-5PM

Wednesday, October 17th 3-4PM

Wednesday, October 17th 4-5PM

Tuesday, October 23rd 3-4PM

Tuesday, October 23rd 4-5PM

Wednesday, October 24th 3-4PM

Wednesday, October 24th 4-5PM

Tuesday, October 30th 3-4PM

Tuesday, October 30th 4-5PM

Email to Sign Up

Homework Help

Saturday, October 12th

Held at TGP East

11:00-12:00 PM

12:00-1:00 PM

Small group homework help.

Upcoming Events

Family Fun: Browns Watch Party!

Sunday, Oct 13th

Held at TGP East

12:30-4:00pm

Bring the family and come cheer on the Browns at The Gathering Place! Enjoy some pizza and fun for the whole family while we watch the game.

Facilitators: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C & Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW

Family Fun: Pumpkin Painting

Saturday, Oct 19th

Held at TGP West

10:00am-12:00pm

Join us for a fun morning of pumpkin painting and fall favorite snacks with your TGP family and friends. Wear your costume or come as you are!

Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Have a topic or concern you'd like to know more about in the newsletter? Let us know! Contact Whitney Hadley at hadley@touchedbycancer.org with your ideas!

The Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge.