Caregivers Support Group

Weekly support group for caregivers of cancer patients.

Discovering Self Compassion Through Mindfulness Meditation. When we are taking care of another person, it’s hard to remember that we also need to take care of ourselves. In this online group, we’ll explore the practice of self-compassion as a way to bring kindness to ourselves in times of difficulty.

Through practicing self-compassion we learn how we can better show up for ourselves, and in turn the people we care for. Caregivers in particular are at high-risk for burnout and fatigue, and this group is designed specifically to show how self-compassion can address the many difficulties caregivers face. We invite anyone who is directly supporting a loved one with cancer to join us in connecting with others and learning the gifts of self-compassion through mindfulness meditation.

FACILITATOR

Mark Buchanan, Interfaith Chaplain, Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

SCHEDULE

Monday Early-Stage Caregiver Support Group – 8 Weekly Sessions
Beginning January 22, April 1, June 17 and October 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday Advanced Stage Caregiver Support Group – Weekly | 3:00pm – 4:30pm

LOCATION

This group meets virtually.

TO ENROLL

To enroll in a support group or get more information on how to access our groups via Zoom, please contact the Simms Mann Center at 310-794-6644 or email us at [email protected].