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, or Download flyer >.
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 >. To register for a particular session, please fill out the form below.
For more information, contact Brittany Brady at bbrady@wellnesshouse.org.
2022 Series – Register Here
Fall/Winter: Self-Reflection and Finding Meaning
October 7 – Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
November 11 – Taking Care at Work: How to keep going when the going gets tough
December 6 – Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy Model
Course Descriptions
Fall
October 7 – Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
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.
November 11 – Taking Care at Work: How to keep going when the going gets tough
For many of us, our work in the oncology arena is much more of a calling than simply a job. However, even those of us who are seasoned in our roles experience seasons of stress and strain that cause us to question, “Why do I keep coming back?” In our presentation today, we’ll discuss how to tell the difference between normal stress/grief vs burnout, how to allow ourselves space for those uncomfortable emotions, and how to create healthy boundaries and meaning in our work so that we can indeed keep coming back.
December 6 – Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy Model
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) was designed by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center to help people with cancer create and sustain meaning in their lives. Learn about the benefits for your patients, including an improved sense of spiritual well-being and meaning, as well as decreased anxiety and sense of hopelessness.