A parent's cancer diagnosis has a profound impact on the entire family. Not only  does the parent have new information to learn and treatment decisions to make, but the parent has concerns about how much to tell their children.  The Wellness Community offers two programs specifically designed to help both children and their parents.

Kids Connect/Parents Connect

Meets once a month on Saturday mornings.

This program, led by licensed professionals, is designed to help children ages 7 -12 cope with a parent's cancer diagnosis and to help parents develop the skills necessary to talk to their children about their cancer.  Children and parents meet separately and together.  Children participate in creative activities designed to help them express their feelings and emotions.

Teens Connect

Monthly program for teens who have a parent diagnosed with cancer.  Meets on Thursday evenings.  Call for more details.

Kids Connect/Parents Connect Bereavement Groups

This program is designed for families who have lost a parent to cancer.  Two groups meet simultaneously - one for the children who have lost a parent to cancer and the other for the single parent.  Meets monthly on Thursday afternoon. Call for more details.