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Greg speaking on hope, October 24, at the Cancer Support Community (CSC).
Greg was given a warm welcome by both presentation attendees and CSC Program Director, Renata Sledge, MSW, LCSW. Here are a few of the solid program reviews:
“Very much enjoyed the material and look forward to reading the book [Journey Beyond Hardship]! Thank you so much for your insight and deep caring.” Julia Germanese-Clark
“I thought it was wonderful that you were able to give such clear responses to questions.” Ruth Ann Edwards
“Triple A [exercise] seems practical and doable. This is all like a Rumi quote! I almost get it, but I need to think it through again and again.” Tess Pardini*
CSC is an international not-for-profit that provides free, high-quality support for cancer patients and their loved ones. The St. Louis CSC is a beautiful facility located off Manchester and 270, with several large, lush group therapy rooms, and larger spaces for yoga, Tai Chi, and presentations. It includes a fully functioning kitchen for special classes on food prep for cancer patients.
CSC runs weekly psychotherapy groups for cancer patients led by licensed counselors extensively trained in the CSC model. The organizations also offer similar groups for loved ones of the cancer patients. In addition, counseling groups are provided for survivors of specific kinds of cancer.
CSC was joined a few years back by Gilda’s Clubs, and all services are free, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the local and national boards’ of directors. For more information visit www.cancersupportstl.org or call (314) 238-2000.
You can order a copy of Journey Beyond Hardship by clicking the Amazon button on the “Book” page of this website.
By the way, if you’ve already read Journey Beyond Hardship, please consider writing a review on Amazon.
*All quotes offered with written permission from those quoted.
- “Outstanding speaker!”
- “Very appropriate, important topic and the speaker was engaging.” Sarah J.
- “Enjoyed awesomely.” Modenia Black-Drake
- “Presenter had good rapport with the audience and created good interaction.”
- “Top notch!!” Mike Boyd
- “Liked that I was forced to go deep.” Patty Valentini
- “Feel like this is the first person who understands how I feel. Everyone should have this session.” Cindy Carter
- “Reality was presented-life as a whole.”
- “Surprising and interesting.”
- “I learned something about the biology of hope.”
- “Excellent presentation which promoted a deeper understanding of subject.” Cindy Ralston
- “Very good; Interaction.”
- “Compassion fatigue spelled out for me.” Hugh Schaffer
- “I would be interested to have you share info re: Compassion fatigue with my nurses, if I can find funding and approval.”
- “Very helpful.” Darlene Jerose
- “Necessary topic for SG leaders of incurable disease. Gained some tools for coping. Thanks.” Gail G. McCray
- “An energetic presentation by an energetic presenter.” Godfrey Taylor
- “I have a greater understanding of hope.”
- “Very enthusiastic about his field. Well communicated.”
Susie Novis Durie, (center) President, IMF, and Suzanne Batagglia, IMF Director, Member Events
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