Program Highlights

Support through The Gathering Place is available for anyone coping with cancer in their lives, including the person with cancer, their friends and family, and those grieving a loss. Please see below for some program highlights:

Sleep Issues

Many face trouble with sleep while dealing with a cancer diagnosis. During this session, we will identify sleep challenges and ways to combat those issues. 

Held online May 28, 6:00-7:00pm. 

Presenter: Faisal Qadir, MD

Facilitator: Karen Hatfield | 216-455-1517

Art Studio: Ultimate Beginners Paint Party

Discover your creativity. No experience needed! create your own work of art in this guided painting experience. 

Held at The Gathering Place East June 3, 11:30am-1:00pm.

Presenter: Debbie Morich

Facilitator: Karen Hatfield | 216-455-1517

Family Skill Building: Feelings Pizza

Come hungry and ready to share your feelings as a family in a fun, creative way. 

Held at The Gathering Place East, June 3, 6:30-7:30pm. 

Facilitator: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW | 216-455-1521 

Advocating for Yourself: How to Talk to Your Doctor

Grab your lunch and join in for practical tips and conversations around cancer to support the person with cancer and/or their care partner. 

Held online June 4, 12:00-1:00pm. 

Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN | 216-455-1520

Understanding Lymphedema

Learn the definition of lymphedema, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. Familiarize yourself with lymphedema garments. Patients and caregivers are encouraged to attend. 

Held at The Gathering Place West West June 5, 12:00-1:00pm. 

Presenters: Chris Zitelli, OTR/L & Ellen Mennen, OTR/L

Facilitator: Susan Marinac | 216-455-1512

What's Normal Anyway?

Is your loved one done with cancer treatments? What happens now? Join in for this conversation to learn what to do and what not to do as you and your person adjust to a "new normal". 

Held online June 6, 12:00-1:00pm. 

Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN | 216-455-1520

Balance Screening

Do you have a fear of falling or worried that your balance is not as good as it used to be? Meet with a Physical Therapist for a balance screening to see if physical therapy might be an option to help you improve your stability. 

Held at The Gathering Place East June 9, 2:00-5:00pm. 

Presenter: Amy Dubois, PT, C/NDT, CFPS

Facilitator: Sandy Conochan | 216-455-1529

Family Skill Building: Minute to Win It

Join us for a virtual night of teamwork and fun while identifying stressors and coping strategies as a family. 

Held online June 10, 6:30-7:30pm. 

Facilitator: Tori Matejka, MA, CCLS | 216-455-1522

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