CanTeen’s Residential Camps for Young People Living With Cancer Elizabeth Sterling, MSW Psychosocial Support Worker

CanTeen We’re here for 12-25 year olds dealing with: Having cancer themselves A parent, brother or sister being diagnosed with cancer The death of a parent, brother or sister We provide: Face to face and online counselling Support groups CAMPS! The reason I’m here

CanTeen Camps 21,000 young people have a parent diagnosed with cancer 1,000 young people find out their brother or sister has cancer

Cancer can be Traumatic Direct threat to life, invasive treatments Death of parent, death of sibling PTSD rates between 5 and 16% of cancer survivors (Stein, 2008). Studies have found significant levels of posttraumatic stress symptoms among siblings and offspring(Aldefer, Labay & Kazak, 2003; Boelen & Spuij, 2013).

Meet Izzy

PEER Place of Enablement, Empowerment and Relationships 4 day program All categories Patients Offspring and Siblings Bereaved offspring and siblings Theoretical Foundations: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Narrative Therapy Self-Compassion approach

Psychosocial Discussion Groups Supportive Relationships Recognise the qualities of a supportive friend Recognise importance of listening and communication Understanding and recognising values Self-Compassion Define common humanity, self-compassion and it’s benefits Recognise the importance of self-compassion and how to practice it

Psychosocial Discussion Groups Effective Coping Identify coping strategies they can use Recognise healthy vs unhealthy coping strategies Luminescence

Meet Emilie

Good Grief 3 Day Program For bereaved offspring and bereaved siblings Theoretical Foundations: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Narrative Therapy Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement (DPM) As well as self-compassion, continuing bonds and meaning making

Psychosocial Discussion Groups Introduction of Loved One Normalise Bereavement Understanding Grief Dual Process Model Sharing Memories Make a memory box or art piece Honouring Ceremony Continuing bonds Life Imprint Impact of loved one Enhance communication between family members Coping and Resources

All Programs Peer Support Recreation Free Time Team Building Sharing Your Story Evaluations CanTeen Staff Psychosocial Volunteers Medical Volunteers

Recreation and Peer Support

Recreation and Peer Support

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