We are now moving on to our 8th Survive & Thrive programme in Ireland and this one is for a mixed group not focusing on any particular type of cancer but on survivors and those who support them in your local community. Last year we held three altogether, in Dublin, Nenagh and Waterford and they were all very well evaluated.
Here are developments to date on the Survive & Thrive Programme.(as you can see I have provisionally listed some speakers – this is work in progress)
The Survive & Thrive Programme is set for 6th April to 11th May 2017 (Thursday evening) 1800- 2100hrs
Venue : Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Knockmullen, Gorey, Co Wexford 053 948 4000 for 24 survivors ( this can be a mix of survivors and one who supports them- but a max of 24 people). We ask for commitment to the six week programme prior to enlisting.
Contact person Amber Springs: Orla Kenny
Facilitator: Helen Forristal hforristal@mariekeating.ie 0868864183
Registration: 6-630pm, meet and greet, refreshments
Meeting: 630-830pm
Format: 630-7pm – on first evening – Group contract
On all other evenings check in to see how everyone is and any issues from previous session, new learnings etc.
7-8pm Guest Speaker with group interaction as much as possible
8-815pm Small group workshop
8-825pm Feedback from workshops
825-830pm Close and safe journey home.
Week 1: 6th April Coping with feelings and change after a cancer diagnosis – Mike Kavanagh
Week 2: 13th April Managing Signs & Symptoms – Sasha Roche Kelly
Week 3: 20th April Nutrition and Cancer – Jenny Mcelvaney
Week 4: 27th April Physical Activity /Managing Stress – Anthony Kelly
Week 5: 4th May The practice of Mindfulness -? Paul Conlon
Week 6; 11th May Positive Appearance – Amber Springs Spa Orla Kenny & Anna Furlong (Haircare) &
