Rekindle & Renew (R&R): Virtual Meet-up Group for Couples Facing Cancer

Rekindle & Renew (R&R): Virtual Meet-up Group for Couples Facing Cancer

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Thursday, February 20 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET, 60 minutes

Thursday, May 15 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET, 60 minutes

Thursday, Aug 21 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET, 60 minutes

Thursday, Nov 20 @ 5 pm PT/6 pm MT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET, 60 minutes

Cancer has a way of inserting itself into your partnership like an unwanted third wheel, nagging you from the backseat while you navigate this new territory. Negotiating new roles and expectations, upended schedules, intense feelings, insecurities, sex and intimacy are all new pit stops along the way. It may feel like none of your couple friends can relate–they have no idea what it’s like to juggle cancer along with the other natural relationship ups and downs. We see you. We have a space for you.

Who is this group for?

This meet-up group is for partners in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are navigating a cancer diagnosis, whether it is new or years old. We know that couples look very different. This space is safe and welcoming of all partners, including same-sex, polyamorous, monogamous, married, dating, cohabiting or separated.

Each meeting will have a theme to guide discussion:

Thursday, February 20: Expressions of Love: How Cancer has Impacted Affection and Connection

Thursday, May 15: Managing Expectations: How to Communicate Clearly and Get What You Need

Thursday, August 21: Shifting Roles: Navigating New Responsibilities and Emotional Responses

Thursday, November 20: Things We’ve Lost to Cancer: Exploring the Grief and Loss in your Relationship since Getting a Diagnosis

This meet-up group is a partnership between Dear Jack Foundation and Bright Spot Network. It is facilitated by Lillian Dugan, LCSW, Director of Programs at Dear Jack Foundation and Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C, Director of Programs and Community Outreach at Bright Spot Network.

Register to receive the Zoom link. If you have questions, email Lillian (lilly@dearjackfoundation.org) or Carissa (carissa@brightspotnetwork.org)