Inquiry for support group topics

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    • March 12, 2019 at 7:02 pm
    am769804
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      Hello everyone, 

      I will be facilitating a support group for OM patients and was wondering if anyone had ideas of topics they feel would be beneficial to cover. I'm considering topics such as: mindful self compassion, stress and stress management, coping with anxeity, etc. But I am more than open to any suggestions, as I want it to be well worth the time of the participants in the group. 

       

      Thank you! 

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        • March 12, 2019 at 9:51 pm
        Julie in SoCal
        Participant

          Hi Anon,

          I don't have topics for you, but rather a suggestion.

          In all of the cancer support groups I've been to I've mostly needed someone to listen and understand what I was saying without having to explain everything.  I can get info many different ways and in many different places (MPIP is one of my favs) but it was usually only in the support groups where I could find a good, humble, listening ear.

          Just my experience, but you might find the answer to your questions already in the room, in expert cancer patients.

          Shalom,

          Julie

            • March 13, 2019 at 12:29 pm
            Bubbles
            Participant

              What she said!!!  celeste

              • March 13, 2019 at 2:20 pm
              am769804
              Participant

                That is really helpful. Thank you very much Julie.

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