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Weekly Classes and Group Supports for Adults
For many people impacted by cancer they find benefit in gaining support in a group setting. Some find sharing with others helpful while others gain from listening or solely participating in a group class or exercise group where they feel accepted and understood. We have a range of groups supports from weekly classes and peer support groups to more structured groups like Cancer: Thriving and Surviving. Booking in advance is required. Please contact us on 091 540040 or at [email protected] , or alternatively drop-in to the Support Centre without an appointment from Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pm for more information.
Weekly Classes
Yoga Classes
These classes are structured to suit the need of the client and are client-led. Offering support and care to clients, these classes aim to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Practicing mindfulness and guided relaxation can help reduce stress and tension. Yoga classes take place twice a week.
Art Therapy Group
Art therapy is a form of therapy that uses art making and creative practices as a means of communication and self-expression. You don’t need to be able to draw or paint. It is not about creating works of art but using art as a creative outlet for expression. This form of therapy is helpful when we are not able to or find it difficult to express feelings and thoughts through words. Art Therapy is beneficial in not only supporting those diagnosed with cancer, but family members and friends impacted by a diagnosis.
Physical Rehabilitation and Exercise
This service is available in our specially designed gym run by our exercise physiologist. The group exercise classes include gym sessions (an accessible way to get stronger day by day with a focus on resistance training), Smart Yoga classes (to help improve flexibility), Alexander Technique group classes (to help reduce pain and stress and help you to move with more ease and less muscular tension). An individual fitness assessment is required with our exercise physiologist before you join our exercises classes.
Salsa Classes (Bachata)
Group classes offering the opportunity to engage in aerobic exercise in a fun and enjoyable way. Classes can also help to improve balance, strength, posture and breathing. Dances are done solo (as opposed to in pairs). Fitness assessment required before you enrol.
Group Supports
Women’s Cancer Support Group
A peer support group for women living with and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. It is a space for women of all ages, diagnoses, and stages of treatment to meet and chat. The group meets once a month on a Friday morning.
Men’s Morning
A peer support group for men living with and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Open to men of all ages, stages, whether newly diagnosed, on ongoing treatment or post treatment. The group meets once a month on a Friday morning.
Partner’s Support Group
A peer support group for partners of those diagnosed with cancer. The group invites partners to reflect on the impact cancer is having on them and aims to be a supportive and safe space for partners to share their experiences with others in a similar situation. The group meets every second month on a Friday afternoon.
Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group
A peer support group for those living with advanced or stage 4 cancer. Living with metastatic cancer can create unique challenges and sometimes can lead to feelings of social isolation. The group aims to provide a safe place for those affected to talk about their experiences and support each other. The group meets once a month on a Friday morning.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
A peer support group for those living with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, whether they are newly diagnosed or have been living with multiple myeloma for some time. The group meets every 2nd month on a Friday afternoon.
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
An evidenced based Self-Management Programme developed by Stanford University, that aims to support patients transitioning from active treatment to living well with and beyond cancer. This programme can help with building confidence, learning skills and help you to manage your health when moving on following your cancer treatment. It takes place once a week over 6 weeks and runs at least twice per year.