Tag: Adult with Cancer

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by emailing stephanie@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

with Paula Ernst, LMSW

Paula Ernst, LMSW will explore what children understand and
experience at different ages, tips for having a good conversation,
resources for helping your child thrive through this time, and more.

This program is offering in partnership with Hope Connections for Cancer Support.

 

About Paula Ernst, LMSW

Care Team | Adventist HealthCare Cancer Centers | Maryland

Paula Ernst is a licensed social worker with extensive experience working with children and families, specializing in guiding them through difficult conversations and challenging situations. Her work started in child protection services, where she supported children in understanding and processing trauma, while coaching families on improving their circumstances. In 2018 she  transitioned to working with individuals and families facing cancer by providing wellness services that support their healing journey.  

Currently, Paula serves as the Wellness Program Manager at Adventist HealthCare and focuses on providing whole-person care. In this role, Paula strives to ensure that families feel fully supported in all areas of life—physical, mental, and emotional well-being—alongside their medical treatment. Paula oversees programs that include education, movement, nutrition, support groups, counseling, and more,  all designed to help families navigate the complexities of a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, Paula works  one-on-one with children in order to help them process their emotions and build resilience skills to face  life’s challenges. 

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.

You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.

with Mindy Brodsky, LCSWA and Lauren Broschak, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C

This bi-monthly cancer support group provides participants with the opportunity to explore their experience with cancer in a safe group setting with a trained social worker and to connect with others who are facing a similar challenge. This group is designed specifically for individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer.

The Cancer Support Group meets Bi-Monthly on Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm.

About Mindy Brodsky, LCSWA

Mindy Brodsky

Mindy Brodsky specializes in trauma-informed, strengths-based counseling with a passion for integrative health and healing. Mindy honors her clients as the experts of their lives, and she strives to provide a supportive and safe environment.
After a career in social justice advocacy and her own challenging health journey, Mindy aspires to meet her clients where they are to help them achieve their goals.

About Lauren Broschak, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Lauren Broschak

Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC and Virginia. She has both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Social Work, and has been working full-time in oncology social work for over six years. She developed her passion for oncology in Michigan where she worked at Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit supporting those touched by cancer. Since moving to the Metro DC Area she has worked at the GW Cancer Center in Washington, DC and is now an Oncology Clinical Therapist at Life with Cancer in Virginia. Lauren is passionate about supporting this community, and specializes in sexual wellness after cancer and working with Adolescents and Young Adults.

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing olivia@smithcenter.org.

with Montserrat Coughlin Kim

 

Parents and Caregivers are welcome to join author Montserrat Coughlin Kim as she reads and discusses her award-winning book, My Dad and the Dragon. This children’s book honestly describes what it is like when a parent is diagnosed with cancer through the allegory of a cancer dragon. Cameron, the main character, openly shows kids family life, fears, and joy.

This talk is for parents/grandparents/adults who have a child in their life under the age of 13. We will discuss talking about cancer with kids, handling complex topics, and more.

This program is offering in partnership with Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Life with Cancer, and the Ulman Foundation.

 

About Montserrat Coughlin Kim

Montserrat Coughlin Kim has a BA from Smith College and an MSW from New York University. My Dad and the Dragon is based on her family’s experience with a cancer dragon. She resides in Montclair, NJ, with her family, their dog, rabbit, and chickens.