Children, Teen & Family

Children, Teen and Family Program at The Gathering Place is comprehensive and designed to meet the needs of children and teens living with cancer. Family-centered programs provide age-appropriate support and psycho-educational activities provided for the whole family.

Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.

Children, Teen & Family

Group for parents/caregivers of a child/teen with cancer currently on or post treatment. This group will provide a safe space to discuss the difficulties of having a child/teen dealing with cancer and its impacts, and to receive support from a community of others facing similar experiences. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Children, Teen & Family

This interactive and creative group is designed to connect and support the entire family (caregivers, children, and siblings) in coping with the impact of cancer. Families can also connect with each other to know they are not alone in this experience. Meets the second Saturday of each month, 11:00am-12:00pm. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Children, Teen & Family

Group for children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Children, Teen & Family

Group for parents/caregivers of children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Meets at the same time as Kids Grief Group. Facilitator: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Children, Teen & Family

Kids - keep your jammies on and join us for a pajama party at TGP! Pajama party fun in the afternoon with movies, dancing, and crafts. Grown-ups can use this time to holiday prep or shop. Leave the partying to the kids at TGP!

Held at TGP East, Saturday December 7, 1:00-3:00pm.

Children, Teen & Family

Group designed for children who have an adult family member with cancer. Children utilize art, play, and discussion to process their emotions and enhance their coping skills with peers in similar situations. Facilitators: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW and Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Children, Teen & Family

Group for parents of children who have an adult family member with cancer. Allows for interaction with others who understand the challenges of raising children and navigating cancer within the family. Facilitator: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW, OSW-C

Children, Teen & Family

Group for children who have experienced the death of a sibling to childhood cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities. Facilitator: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW