The upcoming support groups for October from the Leukaemia Foundation are discussing loneliness. ‘Loneliness is not about a lack of people around you nor about solitude and peace of being comfortable with yourself. Loneliness can be described as the feeling of not being seen, heard, understood or valued. A blood cancer / disorder diagnosis can […]
The upcoming support groups for November from the Leukaemia Foundation are discussing 'Tricky conversations'. 'Sharing the news of a blood cancer diagnosis can be challenging and confronting. This initial news will be one of many tricky conversations you and those around you will be faced with after a diagnosis. Despite the challenges, there are ways […]
Topic: Coping with the festive season The Leukaemia Foundation is running a support group in December about coping with the festive season. While this can be a joyous time of year for many people, for people living with blood cancer, this time of year can bring out feelings in some that are not so joyous. […]
Topic: Living a meaningful life The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly support groups online via zoom. This month the groups are discussing the questions of ‘what is the meaning of life’ & ‘what’s my purpose’. The Leukaemia Foundation advises that 'these are significantly profound questions, particularly when diagnosed with blood cancer. Some find significant meaning & […]
Topic: Living a meaningful life The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly support groups online via zoom. This month the groups are discussing the questions of ‘what is the meaning of life’ & ‘what’s my purpose’. This group is a general group open to all blood cancer patients. The Leukaemia Foundation advises that 'these are significantly profound […]
The Leukaemia Foundation is running a webinar about 'Creating meaning in the face of uncertainty'. 'Major life changes can bring into focus what is important in life, what matters most and what brings relief & joy. However, it can also give rise to the fear of having little or no life purpose and meaning, especially […]
Topic: Living a meaningful life The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly support groups online via zoom. This month the groups are discussing the questions of ‘what is the meaning of life’ & ‘what’s my purpose’. This group is a general group open to all blood cancer patients. The Leukaemia Foundation advises that ‘these are significantly profound […]
Topic: Living with uncertainty The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly online support groups and this one is for people who identify as male. The Leukaemia Foundation advises us that 'many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of ‘not knowing’ or being unsure about the future. This can lead to feelings […]
Topic: Living with uncertainty The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly online support groups and this one is available to all blood cancer patients. The Leukaemia Foundation advises us that ‘many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of ‘not knowing’ or being unsure about the future. This can lead to feelings […]
Topic: Living with uncertainty The Leukaemia Foundation runs monthly online support groups. This one is especially aimed at those of us who have a blood cancer diagnosis and are on a 'watch and wait' regime. The Leukaemia Foundation advises us that ‘many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of […]
