Rekindle & Renew (R & R): A Virtual Meet-Up for Couples
A Quarterly Meet-up Group for Couples Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis
Thursday, February 20 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Thursday, May 15 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Thursday, Aug 21 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Thursday, Nov 20 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Cancer has a way of inserting itself into your partnership like an unwanted third wheel, nagging you from the backseat while you navigate this new territory. Negotiating new roles and expectations, upended schedules, intense feelings, insecurities, sex and intimacy are all new pit stops along the way. It may feel like none of your couple friends can relate–they have no idea what it’s like to juggle cancer along with the other natural relationship ups and downs. We see you. We have a space for you.
Who is this group for?
This meet-up group is for couples: cancer patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s AND their partners. Your cancer diagnosis may be new or years old. We know that couples look very different. This space is safe and welcoming of all partners, including same-sex, polyamorous, monogamous, married, dating, or cohabiting.
Each meeting will have a theme to guide discussion.
Group meetings are 60 min on Zoom.
Thursday, February 20: Expressions of Love: How Cancer has Impacted Affection and Connection
Thursday, May 15: Managing Expectations: How to Communicate Clearly and Get What You Need
Thursday, Aug 21: Shifting Roles: Navigating New Responsibilities and Emotional Responses
Thursday, Nov 20: Things We’ve Lost to Cancer: Exploring the Grief and Loss in your Relationship since Getting a Diagnosis
The group is co-facilitated by Lillian Dugan, LCSW, OSW-C, Director of Programs at Dear Jack Foundation and Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C, Director of Programs and Community Outreach at Bright Spot Network.
Register Here to receive the Zoom link.
If you have questions, email Lillian Dugan (lilly@dearjackfoundation.org) or Carissa Hodgson(carissa@brightspotnetwork.org)
