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.
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. Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
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
Pizzeria TGP is back and open to our families for a shared meal and opportunity to swap summer stories and kick off the school year!
Group for children who have experienced a death of a loved one with cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities. Meets the second Saturday of each month. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
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: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW
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. Facilitator: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW
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
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
Monthly group for teens (13-17) who have been diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, or recently completed treatment, to chat in a safe space with others who get it. Every month we will cover topics decided on by you and important to you. Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:00pm. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
Shake it out at TGP! Join us for a dance party to celebrate back to school. Parents ready for a date night? Sign up for the Date Night: Let's Move! program while we groove out in another room.