People impacted by cancer do better and feel better with psychosocial support. As a professional in the field, you want the best outcome for those in your care. Research shows an increased survival rate and better quality of life for people impacted by cancer who receive psychosocial support. Join us to exchange thoughts, connect with fellow professionals from varied disciplines who also serve and support the oncology population, and learn about psychosocial topics from the experts at Wellness House.
Sessions are held on the second Friday. Dates and topics are below; scroll down to register for one or multiple days.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. Check-in and Networking
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Presentation
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Q & A and Discussion
1.0 Social Work CEU available for each Professional Perk program.
Before attending a session, please complete our Professional Information Form >.
Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
Presenter: Nevada Bennett, LCPC, Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Wellness House
Friday, April 12 | 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
Being a support to others during a challenging time is such an impactful experience. Join us as we define and identify signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma and explore strategies to lessen the effects when supporting others.
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Debunking Common Cancer Nutrition Myths
Presenter: Angela Dennison, RD, LDN, Nutrition Program Manager, Wellness House
Friday, May 10 | 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
Misinformation on cancer and nutrition results in fear around food choices and uncertainty on how to move forward with nutrition. Join Angela, Nutrition Program Manager at Wellness House, to learn evidence-based information on the most common cancer nutrition myths. The information provided will increase your knowledge of these confusing topics, so you can more confidently help your patients navigate good nutrition during cancer.
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How to Help Children Cope Through Cancer
Presenter: Saige Spears, MS, CCLS, Child and Family Specialist, Wellness House
Friday, June 21 | 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
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Mental Health and Cancer
Presenter: Richa Ranade, Master of Social Work Intern, Wellness House
Thursday, July 18 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Zoom
Richa Ranade, Support and Counseling Intern at Wellness House will discuss the impact of cancer on mental health and mental well-being and review strategies and resources that can help.
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Helping Hispanic/Latinx Populations Navigate Their Cancer Journey
Presenter: Ima Garcia-Perez, LSW, Bilingual Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Wellness House
Friday, December 13 | 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 3 Hispanic/Latinx men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. With increasing rates of cancer diagnosis, how can you help? In this presentation, we will cover the lack of health care access, financial barriers, language barriers, and resources currently available.
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