Roundtables

Please join us for our Roundtable discussions facilitated by our Oncology Social Workers to discuss issues that matter most to you.

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Welcome to OCRA Roundtables
Roundtable Schedule
Community Agreements

Welcome to OCRA's Roundtables

No matter where you are in your cancer experience, these monthly 90-minute meetings offer critical psychoeducation that is designed to provide you with knowledge, validation, and support around various concerns that you might be navigating related to your diagnosis.

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Roundtable Schedule

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: When faced with great uncertainty- whether related to your diagnosis, current events, other personal stressors or a combination, having a toolbox of healthy coping skills can be an essential component to maintaining your emotional well-being. We will share strategies for stress reduction to help cope with the fear of the unknown.

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: We will address challenges related to access to treatment, clinical trials, and financial toxicity related to your diagnosis. Practical strategies will be addressed along with ways to advocate for your needs. In addition, we will explore advocacy opportunities you can participate in through OCRA’s policy efforts and Action Alerts.

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: No matter where you are in your cancer experience, it is likely that you’ve experienced strong, and maybe difficult, emotions. You are not alone in wondering how to deal with these uncomfortable feelings. Please join us during this Roundtable to learn practical skills that can help you acknowledge, process, and cope with strong emotions.

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Community Agreements

Community Agreements have been developed to protect you and all participants, and the sanctity and privacy of these groups. Adherence to these agreements is required to attend our Roundtables.

Please register in advance for each session.
Please plan on attending the group from the start through the entire program (once group has begun no further members will be able to join).
Please attend the group in a private and quiet setting, and plan to remain on video for the duration of the meeting.
Please protect members’ confidentiality.
Please respect all members and offer feedback without judgement or negativity.
Please register for Roundtables that best fit your needs.
Please do not share your Zoom link with anyone else.
Your Zoom link is individual to you; two participants can not use the same link.

*About Registration

We recommend you register at least 24 hours in advance, but no later than 15 minutes in advance of the Roundtable. Your meeting link will be provided upon registration. If you have not received your meeting link by the morning of the session, please contact kzajchowski@ocrahope.org during business hours for assistance.