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11 l WELCOME TO WELLSPRING

FAMILY PROGRAMS

A cancer diagnosis impacts all members of a family in different ways. Our
family counselling services and programs teach age-appropriate communication
strategies to help young children better understand cancer and support their
informational and emotional needs. Professionals with extensive experience
working with families and children lead all Wellspring family programs.

Family Counselling (Paediatric Paeds and Parents Support
Patients and adult Patients) Group
Children’s and Parents’ Program (Families with a child with cancer)
(Families where a parent is the Social Events
patient) (Families with a parent or
Healing Journey – Family child with cancer)
(Patients and Caregivers) Educational Resources:
Oasis Parent’s Support Group When A Parent Has Cancer and
(Parents with advanced or When a Child Has Cancer
metastatic cancer and dependent
children)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Receiving current information about cancer through access to experts is crucial
to one’s well-being. Our educational programs include the Nourish series
of programs developed and led by Registered Dietitians with experience in
oncology, and the Be Well Talks weekly webinars, which provide trusted
information on various topics, provided by experts in their field. In-centre
Nourish programs consist of an education and demonstration components.

Adding Flavour to Food Nutrition and Breast Cancer
(Patients and Caregivers)
Plant-Based Eating
Beans & Grains
Super Healthy Strategies
Myths & Controversies
Talking With Dietitians