Welcome to
Coping with Cancer and the Holidays in a Time of COVID
November 16, 2020
Virtual/Online program through Zoom
Program: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Speaker
Christina Bach, MSW, MBE, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW
Psychosocial Content Editor, Oncolink.org
Community Navigator/Financial Navigation Specialist, Cancer Support Community, Field Liaison and Instructor, Penn School of Social Policy and Practice
Christina Bach, MSW, MBE, LCSW, OSW-C, received her Master in Social Work (’96) and Master in Bioethics degree (’12) from the University of Pennsylvania. She received post masters training in End of Life Care at the Smith College School for Social Work. She is a clinical oncology social worker, currently employed by OncoLink.org as the Psychosocial Content Editor. Christina is the Associate Director of the Advanced Certificate in Oncology Social Work Program and teaches Medical Ethics for Social Workers in Diverse Settings as part of the MSW program. Christina also previously served as a field liaison for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Program
The holidays are going to look different this year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. For cancer patients who are “high risk” for COVID and their families this is even more challenging. After months of isolation, we are aching to connect with our families and honor our traditions.
This presentation will cover tips and tricks for how we can celebrate as safely as possible.
Topics include:
- Understanding risk and strategies for staying safe
- Communication strategies
- Setting boundaries and limits
- Managing expectations
- Virtual options for celebrations
We will also have time for sharing some of our ideas for a “safer” holiday this year.
In addition, participants will learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by LLS. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.
Megan Smith, Patient & Community Outreach Manager 610.276.3200 or megan.smith@lls.org