Oncology Social Worker Meetings

Networking, information and support for oncology social workers...

HopeWell is pleased to be recognized as an important gathering place for oncology social workers in the greater Baltimore area. Each quarter, social workers are invited to HopeWell to a share information and ideas, to discuss psychosocial issues and best practices, and to encourage each other in their commitment to provide services for cancer patients and their families.

We invite any social worker who currently works with oncology patients and their families to attend our quarterly meetings. Many times social workers are able to receive 1 Category II CEU for their participation.

upcoming meetings

Tuesday, February 23	8:15-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 24	6:15-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23	8:15-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 25	6:15-8:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 25, 2011 Meeting

6:15 – 8:00 pm

Providing Support and Hope: Helping Cancer Patients and Families Facing Exceptionally Challenging Diagnoses
Presented and Facilitated by Patsy Astarita, LCSW-C, Upper Chesapeake Health, Cancer LifeNet

Every diagnosis of cancer brings with it huge challenges for every patient and family. However, there are some diagnoses that take the patient, family and even the health care team into what seems like unchartered territory, for example, those with rare and sometimes aggressive cancers, or those who are living far beyond their prognosis. These cases have their own set of special and unique issues and concerns for both the patient and the social worker. How do we adjust our practice to help support these patients and families? How can we help them find positives and hope?

Patsy Astarita will present a context and perspective for this topic and will facilitate a discussion to share our experiences, pool our expertise and identify problem solving strategies. Regardless of the setting in which you work and/or whether you do brief work or longer term work with oncology patients, this will be a valuable learning experience.

6:15 pm Dinner
8:00 am Program

Please feel free to share this invitation with your oncology social worker colleagues.

If you are interested in attending this meeting, please click here to RSVP before August 19, or call 410-832-2719.
For a map or directions, please click here.

Please RSVP to Carole Sharp by email or by calling (410) 832-2719 by Friday, October 21st .