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. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
Group for siblings of a pediatric cancer patient.
Held online on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm.
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 at The Gathering Place East the second Saturday of each month, 11:00am-12:00pm. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
Groups for parents and children who have experienced the death of a loved one due to cancer. Sessions include expressive age-appropriate activities. Facilitators: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS - Tori Matejka, MA, CCLS
Join us for various activities for the whole family! Held monthly.
Groups for families with an adult with cancer, using art, play and discussion to process emotion and enhance coping skills as a family. Facilitators: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS, Tori Matejka, MA, CCLS
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