Grace Cottage is offering a free support group for community members dealing with cancer. The eight-week group begins Monday, Oct. 17, meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center (Heins Building), 133 Grafton Road, Townshend.
Hearing the news that you or a loved one has cancer can stir a range of emotional responses. While some people feel shock, disbelief and anger, others may experience sadness, fear and a sense of loss.
Cancer support groups are designed to help people cope with all aspects of a cancer diagnosis by providing a safe environment to share experiences and learn from others who are facing similar obstacles. These groups can have powerful benefits on the success of treatment and recovery. Studies have shown that patients who attend them have a higher quality of life than cancer patients who do not.
The group will be facilitated by Grace Cottage Behavioral Health Specialist Caroline Chase, M.S., Counseling Psychology. Pre-registration is requested by Oct. 3. With questions or to register, please call Chase at 802-365-3715 x6.
