International TELE'DRAMA Institute (ITI)

International Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors
Positively Pink: Embracing Wonder, Creativity, and Health
FREE ONE-HOUR ONLINE FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

FACILITATOR:
Tanja Lee, PhD; Tele'Drama Faculty
This is a FREE and OPEN group. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all sessions.
Language: English

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY of EACH MONTH
Begins in February 2022
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central Time (United States & Canada)
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Central European Time (CET)

NOTE: A one-time registration is required to participate.
The same registration holds for all the meetings.
To register to the group click this LINK.

“Many survivors adjust to cancer and its associated treatments, but a subgroup struggles with emotional adjustment in the survivorship period” (Yi & Syrjala, 2017). The purpose of this workshop is to support women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to discover how to improve their quality of life in dealing with both the physical and psychological side effects of living with and recovering from breast cancer through the use of action methods techniques. This 60-minute support group provides a safe space to share stories, be witnessed, and build emotional resilience. The format will focus on the sharing and listening of our personal stories and will incorporate gentle movement, role play, visual art, or music to help participants ponder apparent and symbolic meanings of feelings, which can be cathartic and support the development of change through insight and growth. Research shows that action method modalities such as expressive arts can have lasting positive effects on women dealing with breast cancer. Expressive arts are effective resources that enables oncological patients to cope with the disease and its consequences.
The aims of this group are:
·        Promote healing- create a tangible or mental image that provides a reference or record of sensations, perceptions, and feelings
·        Provide a safe sanctuary-Groups create a sense of connection and reduce feelings of isolation
·        Inspires empowerment! Facilitate the ability to accept and reconnect with our bodies  

Reference-Yi, J. C., & Syrjala, K. L. (2017). Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors. The Medical clinics of North America, 101(6), 1099–1113. Redirecting



You will receive a Zoom link to attend the meeting.
If you know of somebody in the international community who would benefit from this event, please forward this information to them.
Regarding technology:  We will be meeting via Zoom Life Video Conferencing. Here is what you need: If you will be using a desktop computer, you will need a separate web camera. You DO NOT need anything additional if you will be using a modern laptop, iPod or a smartphone, as those devices have built-in cameras and microphones. The best way to participate is through your computer; however, you may attend via a tablet or cellphone.

Presenter:

Tanja L. Lee, PhD, MA, is online faculty teaching at St. Thomas University. Tanja is a NADTA alternative training (AT) drama therapy student. She is a credential multiple subject educator with over 15-years of experience utilizing her professional SAG-AFTRA and Equity theatrical, dance, and vocal arts background as a means for providing individual and community engagement, education, and therapy for diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and ethnic populations. Her expertise with clients and in research has been in drama therapy in virtual school, theatre in education, educational leadership, technology applications and integrations within the educational space, behavior modification, and multicultural education.