What you can expect when joining a virtual support group at HopeSpring?

Can you believe it has been seven months already of living through the pandemic and physical distancing?  I thought it might be helpful to walk you through what joining and attending one of our virtual support groups looks like.

We continue to offer some wonderful and supportive groups for all our members virtually through Zoom, and we would love for you to attend and feel welcome doing so.

To join visit to our website and click on the support group you are most interested in attending. You can then register for this group and you will be emailed a Zoom link. When it's time for the support group, you can join the group using a device or telephone - whichever is most comfortable for you.

To join the group using Zoom, select the link immediately next to the "Join From PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android" as pictured here:
 

If you wish to join a support group using the phone, there are a list of phone numbers included within the Zoom email.

All of our groups are led by qualified and experienced facilitators. The purpose of each group is for individuals who have a shared lived experience to come together to support, share and be present to one another’s journey, challenges and questions.

Each group offers support, information, resources and sometimes advocacy for one another.  The themes and topics are decided by you, the members. There is an assurance of confidentiality as well. Whatever is shared within the support group is kept confidential to this group.  Each person’s story and journey is valued and the practice of deep listening and authentic sharing allows for everyone to feel valued and heard. We come together to share in joy, grief, successes and disappointments.  

One of the greatest gifts of a support group can be the experience of being with others who truly get your lived experience and understand what you are going through in your own healing and recovery journey without feeling as though you have to explain yourself.

There is no fee to join and drop ins each week are most welcome.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We would be happy to answer your questions and support you in joining one of our many groups we offer.

~Amy
Cancer Care Counsellor