Parenting with Metastatic Cancer

Parenting with Metastatic Cancer

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 1pm – 2pm ET

Part 1 of a 4-part series with Bright Spot Network and Triage Cancer for parents with metastatic cancer and the health care professionals who are supporting them.

Speaker(s): Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C (BSN), Director of Programs and Community Outreach, Bright Spot Network

This webinar will explore unique challenges facing parents living with metastatic disease. It will address the physical realities of chronic side effects, loss of abilities, and parenting with limited energy, alongside the emotional impact of anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, and navigating uncertainty. Social and relational strains, such as caregiver fatigue, stretched support systems, and partner care, will be discussed, along with the spiritual questions of meaning, hope, and resilience that arise in the face of serious illness. We will cover ways parents can harness enduring social support and resources, to focus their energy where it matters most. We will also provide guidance on how to talk with kids and support them through their own big feelings.