Support Groups & Classes - Breast Cancer Resource Center

A thousand people pledging $20 every month could raise

the $20,000 a month to keep the center open.

Kathleen Merryman; The News Tribune

'To be able to come here and be treated royally, which

is what it's like, is a major gift,' says [Dianna] Carlsen.

- Drew Mikkelsen / KING 5 News

BCRC Support Group MEETS on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00PM, facilitated by Marilyn Levinsohn, RN, MPH

GENERAL GOALS Seek to trust and support others   Find common ground and share experiences   Seek information
   Share problem solving methods Set personal goals: What do you hope to accomplish on your journey to wellness?
SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS  Provide encouragement to one another   Alleviate feelings of isolation   Respect confidentiality
   Practice acceptance   Listen with respect   Seek to understand rather than persuade Invite and honor all points of view
   Speak what has personal heart and meaning Go for honesty and depth without taking away time from other members
FACILITATOR Solicits information Provides clarity Encourages contributions Promotes cohesion Ensures safety
   Honors time commitment Summarizes discussion content Promotes care and concern for one another

Other Support Groups
Sisters of Hope 1st Monday of each month at 6:30pm, facilitated by Betty Mewborn.

Customized Exercise

Stretch & Tone Mondays 9:00-10:00am with Christi Hill, breast cancer survivor & ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

Low Impact Ball Fridays 9:00-10:00am with Mary Senecal, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

Customized Relaxation
Feldenkrais Method  Wednesdays 3:00-4:00PM with Jennifer Yagos, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.
Relaxation Techniques  2nd & 4th Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm with Maureen McGill, PLU Assoc. Professor of Dance.
Evening Yoga  Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm with Registered and Certified Yoga Teacher, Hal Meng, of Solstice Yoga.

Other Area Support Groups - Pierce County

Caregiver Support Group  11:00am the 2nd Tuesday of each month at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma. Contact Cynthia Larch (253) 426-6935.
Cancer Support Group  1:00pm the 1st Thursday of each month at Rainier Oncology in Puyallup. For patients, caregivers, and support persons. Contact Jan Neeley (253) 697-4899.

Cancer Care Support Group  4:00pm every Thursday at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor. All are welcome. Contact Sandy Jasper (253) 851-9216.
Bridges, a Center for Grieving Children  6:00pm the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma. Support group for children coping with the serious illness of a parent, sibling, or grandparent. Contact Darren Wenz (253) 272-8266 to schedule an introductory tour. No drop-ins, please.

Ladies in Pink Cancer Support Group  Dinner meetings, 1st Wednesday of each month at different area restaurants. Contact Iola Brown for locations (253) 474-9396.
Multicare Regional Medical Center Cancer Support Group  5:30pm Thursdays in Tacoma. Open to all cancer patients and survivors at any stage of treatment. Contact Betsy Phillips (253) 403-3169.
Team Talk  5:00p the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at Northwest Medical Specialties in Tacoma. Open to patients with any type of cancer, caregivers, and loved ones. Contact Sue Yamane (253) 428-8776.
Turning Point Breast Cancer Support Group  6:00pm Wednesdays at TACID in Tacoma. Call (253) 564-1049.

Other Area Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. Contact Kay Buitenfeld (360) 377-3911 or (800) 281-4024 x6885.

Touch of Strength Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Contact Sylvia Barclift (360) 943-7032 or Karolyn Froehlich (360) 459-8062.