In this webinar, we will be exploring the common experiences of loss and grief associated with blood cancers / blood disorders. Blood cancer has big and little losses, some are obvious, and some are not e.g. loss of identity / loss of a loved one / lost sense of security and future dreams. Learn how to recognise these losses and discover strategies for managing them.

Time:
11:30am – 1:00pm – QLD / NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS

Please check your time zone for correct start time if you are in WA / NT / SA

Guest Speaker:
Rosemary Watkins – Rosemary is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with a focus on loss, grief and trauma (Family Therapy Consultancy, Perth WA)

In this webinar, you will hear about:

• The many dimensions of loss in major illness
• The fears and benefits of communication
• The myths and realities of positivity & strength
• For those bereaved, understanding the importance of mourning
• Strategies for caring for yourself

There will be opportunity for participants to ask questions during the webinar.
You can also pre-submit questions upon registration or send them directly to [email protected].

This webinar will be recorded and made available on the website.

Things you need to know to participate:

• You’ll need a computer / iPad / tablet or smartphone plus internet connection
• If you don’t receive a confirmation email of your registration, please check your junk or spam folders
• If you have trouble joining the meeting, this instructional video may help – Joining a Zoom meeting