Cancer Survivorship Psychosocial Support Training

FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER DECISION-MAKERS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN SURVIVORSHIP CARE  

ELEVATE CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CARE WITH EXPERT TRAINING  
 Learn from the experts at Wellness House and revolutionize your approach to survivorship care. This Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Psychosocial Support Training, supported by IDPH, is designed for healthcare leaders in Illinois. The program equips clinical and community-based organizations—especially those in rural and underserved areas—with strategies to implement policy, system, and environmental changes that enhance access to psychosocial support programs.

This free, virtual CE training program is designed to strengthen psychosocial survivorship skills for healthcare leaders who support individuals with cancer after treatment, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.

This training is designed for Illinois healthcare leaders who:

• Work in multidisciplinary fields such as social work, psychology, community health, nursing, and related professions.
• Identify as part of underrepresented groups.
• Support individuals impacted by cancer, particularly those from diverse backgrounds in rural or underserved areas.
• Have decision-making authority or the backing of leadership to implement change.
• Plan to integrate cancer survivorship psychosocial support within their organization upon completing the training.
• Have access to a computer and Zoom software for participation.

This program provides a valuable opportunity to enhance skills, expand resources, and improve survivorship care in your community.

   
Training Curriculum

Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Psychosocial Support Training 
Date: Friday, May 23rd. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom  
Space is limited to ensure optimal learning experience  
CE Credits: Earn up to 2.5 CE credits by attending the full session

Learn and Practice applying Policy, Systems, and Environmental change strategies to create sustainable improvements in psychosocial survivorship support.
This program is designed to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors, express and manage disease-related emotions, increase social support, enhance relationships with family and physicians, and improve symptom control.  

Training Program Goals

✔Master the PSE Framework for Psychosocial Transformation  
Develop expertise in applying Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) change strategies to revolutionize psychosocial survivorship support, creating sustainable improvements that extend beyond individual interventions. 

✔Cultivate Empowerment-Focused Assessment Skills  
Acquire advanced techniques to guide survivors in a journey of self-discovery, helping them identify their unique survivorship challenges and develop meaningful, achievable goals that restore a sense of control and purpose.  

✔Become a Self-Care Champion for Survivorship Wellness  
Gain comprehensive knowledge to educate and inspire survivors about the transformative power of holistic self-care practices, including evidence-based approaches to exercise, nutrition, emotional support, and stress management tailored to survivorship needs.  

✔Develop Expertise in Personalized Survivorship Planning  
Learn innovative strategies to co-create dynamic, individualized Survivorship Action Plans that empower survivors to navigate their post-treatment journey with confidence and clarity.  

✔Master Psychological Resilience Techniques  
Acquire powerful, evidence-based interventions to significantly reduce post-treatment distress, helping survivors transform fear and uncertainty into hope and resilience.  

 REGISTRATION

Thank you for your interest in the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Psychosocial Support Training. To secure your spot, please complete your registration using the link below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Rev. Sonja B. Williams, PhD (she/they), Director of Cancer Health Equity, at swilliams@wellnesshouse.org or call 630-654-5111. We appreciate your commitment to enhancing survivorship care and will be in touch soon with further details.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL PERK
2nd Friday of each month, 9:00 – 10:00 am  
Participants will receive a complementary invitation to attend Wellness House Professional PERK, a cancer care education series for healthcare professionals.   
CE credits are available.