Families Connect and Kid Support for families impacted by cancer: Session 3
TOPIC: Appreciating Ourselves, Solving Problems, & Putting it All Together
This program will offer children an opportunity to learn new skills for living with the stressors of cancer in the family. They will have their questions about cancer answered, learn useful ways to communicate and ask for help, and discover positive relaxation techniques and other coping skills. Parents will attend their own separate support group at the same time.
Sessions will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30pm in person at GCKC. Dinner will be provided and voluntary pet therapy will be available. Bring a side or snacks to share if you’d like!
NEXT SESSION:
Session 4: Date TBD - Celebration!
If you would like to enroll in this free program...
Email us at support@gildasclubkc.org or call 816-531-5444.
Families Connect and Kid Support for families impacted by cancer: Session 2
TOPIC: Talking About Change, Understanding Cancer, & Talking about Loss
This program will offer children an opportunity to learn new skills for living with the stressors of cancer in the family. They will have their questions about cancer answered, learn useful ways to communicate and ask for help, and discover positive relaxation techniques and other coping skills. Parents will attend their own separate support group at the same time.
Sessions will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30pm in person at GCKC. Dinner will be provided and voluntary pet therapy will be available. Bring a side or snacks to share if you’d like!
NEXT SESSIONS:
Session 3: November 20th - Appreciating Ourselves, Solving Problems, & Putting it All Together
Session 4: Date TBD - Celebration!
If you would like to enroll in this free program...
Email us at support@gildasclubkc.org or call 816-531-5444.
Families Connect and Kid Support for families impacted by cancer: Session 1
TOPIC: Getting to Know Each Other, Understanding Feelings, & Learning to Relax
This program will offer children an opportunity to learn new skills for living with the stressors of cancer in the family. They will have their questions about cancer answered, learn useful ways to communicate and ask for help, and discover positive relaxation techniques and other coping skills. Parents will attend their own separate support group at the same time.
Sessions will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30pm in person at GCKC. Dinner will be provided and voluntary pet therapy will be available. Bring a side or snacks to share if you’d like!
NEXT SESSIONS:
Session 2: October 16th - Talking About Change, Understanding Cancer, & Talking about Loss
Session 3: November 20th - Appreciating Ourselves, Solving Problems, & Putting it All Together
Session 4: Date TBD - Celebration!
If you would like to enroll in this free program...
Email us at support@gildasclubkc.org or call 816-531-5444.
14th Annual Golf Fore Gilda
Gilda’s Club Kansas City is pleased to present sponsorship levels for Golf Fore Gilda. The Golf Fore Gilda tournament is scheduled for Monday, August 26th with a 7:30am arrival and an 8:30am shot gun start. Our scramble-style tournament includes a Bloody Mary bar, continental breakfast, beverages throughout the course, lunch, and prizes. Your support of Gilda’s Club KC's Golf Fore Gilda will help ensure that our education and support programs continue to be free of charge to anyone impacted by cancer.
Guided Relaxation
Guided Relaxation
Activate your relaxation response as science has shown that guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
This session is hosted on the 1st Tuesday via Zoom from 12-1pm.
Newly Diagnosed: Now What? - partnered w/Liberty Hospital
Newly Diagnosed: Now What? - partnered w/Liberty Hospital
This program is designed for the newly diagnosed and their caregivers—a newly diagnosed 101. Join Ashley Mayes, RN, BSN, OCN, who will provide an overview of topics like important terms to understand, who is included in a care team, sharing diagnoses, supporting children, navigating work and cancer, and when and how to seek help.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: What Do I Tell the Kids? - partnered w/ AdventHealth
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: What Do I Tell the Kids? - partnered w/ AdventHealth
A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on the entire family. There is new information to learn, treatment decisions to make, collective lifestyle adjustments, and concern about how much of the experience you share with your children. Join Caroline Gill, LCSW, LSCSW, OSW-C, as we discuss the steps to consider when preparing a conversation with children regarding the impact of cancer. Each participant will receive the Frankly Speaking About Cancer: What Do I Tell the Kids? booklet.
This class will take place at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Cancer Institute Ground Floor Conference Room and via Zoom.
Digital Sherpa - Become Tech Savvy
Digital Sherpa - Become Tech Savvy
Confused about Zoom? Want to access your Patient Portal? Technology giving you a headache? Our Digital Sherpa Program can help! The digital sherpa program is comprised of tech-savvy staff who can help you navigate technology and feel more empowered im your care, more connected to loved ones, and more confident in our high-tech world.
Learn about:
Internet basics Social media
How to find reputable information
Access my health records and patient portal
Apps and programs
Zoom/video calling
And much, much more
Sign up here, or contact us at 816-531-5444 or support@gildasclubkc.org. If our "help desk" sessions do not work for you, contact us to schedule a one-on-one session.
Living with Cancer Group
A support group for those who are currently in active treatment for a cancer diagnosis and are seeking support from others who are also in treatment.
If you are interested in joining this group for the first time, please contact support@gildasclubkc.org to learn about next steps in registration process.
This support group is hosted every 1st Thursday via Zoom.
Cancer and our Emotions - partnered w/University Health
Join Dr. Michelle Gates, psychologist, for a discussion of the common and normal emotions we can experience with cancer. We will talk about strategies for managing these feelings and signs that indicate we should talk with a doctor or other professional about our emotions.
Cancer Transitions | Session 4: Medical Management Beyond Cancer
Session 4: Medical Management Beyond Cancer
via Zoom
Moving Beyond Treatment
It is common to feel many emotions once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health conditions that may arise.
Cancer Transitions is a free 90-minute, 4-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Register: www.gildasclubkc.org
Call: 816-531-5444
Email: support@gildasclubkc.org
Cancer Transitions | Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
via Zoom
Moving Beyond Treatment
It is common to feel many emotions once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health conditions that may arise.
Cancer Transitions is a free 90-minute, 4-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Register: www.gildasclubkc.org
Call: 816-531-5444
Email: support@gildasclubkc.org
Cancer Transitions | Session 2: Emotional Health
Session 2: Emotional Health
via Zoom
Moving Beyond Treatment
It is common to feel many emotions once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health conditions that may arise.
Cancer Transitions is a free 90-minute, 4-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Register: www.gildasclubkc.org
Call: 816-531-5444
Email: support@gildasclubkc.org
Cancer Transitions | Session 1 - Get Back to Wellness
Session 1 - Get Back to Wellness
via Zoom
Moving Beyond Treatment
It is common to feel many emotions once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health conditions that may arise.
Cancer Transitions is a free 90-minute, 4-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Register: www.gildasclubkc.org
Call: 816-531-5444
Email: support@gildasclubkc.org
National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day is the one day each year that people around the world come together to recognize the cancer survivors in their community, to raise awareness of the challenges these survivors face, and, most importantly, to celebrate life.
Join us for a free-flow event!
Gentle Yoga | 9:30 AM
Low-Impact Adaptive Exercise | 11 AM
Balloon animals
Arts & Crafts Table
Pet therapy
Face Painting
Community Exhibitors
Register online or contact:
support@gildasclubkc.org or (816) 531-5444