Care Partner Support Group

March 6, 2025 · 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Virtual Event
Cost
Free
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Description

This support group is a safe space where you can share your experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand what you're going through as a care partner caring for a loved one diagnosed with cancer.


For more information, please email Audrey.Sherman@atriumhealth.org.


If you have any questions about registering for this support group, email the Cancer Resource Center at LCISupportiveOncology@atriumhealth.org.


Speakers

Audrey Sherman

Audrey Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Levine Cancer Institute with 11 years of pediatric and adult oncology experience. She holds the Oncology of Social Work certification and is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Her clinical practice includes helping patients and families navigate the challenges of having a cancer diagnosis while providing practical resources aimed at improving their wellbeing.

Resources

YouTube

YouTube

To learn more about Supportive Oncology, visit our YouTube channel.

Caregiver Resource Guide

Caregiver Resource Guide

The American Cancer Society Care has a detailed guide to help people who are caring for someone with cancer.

Tips for Being a Successful Caregiver

Tips for Being a Successful Caregiver

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has tips to help.

Family Caregiving

Family Caregiving

AARP provides more helpful tips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Care Partner Support Group?

The purpose of the group is to gather and share strategies and information, offer encouragement, and develop a sense of community for anyone providing care for their loved ones.

Where are groups held?

The support groups are held virtually every 1st Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Who can attend the group?

Any person 18 or older providing care can attend to the support group.

Will what I share with the group be confidential?

Yes, there is an agreement among all the attendees that whatever is said within the group stays within the group! However, the facilitator is a mandated reporter and required to report suspected or known instances of abuse.