(LUBBOCK) – The Covenant Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center (JACC) first-ever Breast Cancer Survivorship Seminar originally set for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The seminar has officially been canceled for Saturday, Sept. 24.
The seminar will still take place in the Arnett Room at Covenant Women’s and Children’s, 4000 24th Street. The event is free for anyone who wants to attend and lunch will be provided.
The workshop is designed to focus on breast cancer survivors’ ability to handle personal and emotional needs during changes brought on by diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Participants will learn how the brain processes change experiences, which fall under the six stages of the Change Cycle.
The six stages consist of loss, doubt, discomfort, discovery, understanding and integration. Because individuals react, respond and adjust to change in six different stages, the Change Cycle identifies the thoughts and behaviors associated with each stage to better assist people with adjustments in their lives.
Ann Salerno, co-founder of the Change Cycle, will also be attending the survivorship seminar. Since 1992, Salerno has helped develop, coordinate and redesign the Change Cycle to make it more easily accessible to people around the world.
Sharon Felt, a facilitator and trainer for leadership strategies, will lead the Breast Cancer Survivorship Seminar. She has won various awards for her training and is currently an education and development consultant for non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Funding for the seminar was made possible due to a grant awarded by Susan G. Komen to JACC. To R.S.V.P. for the seminar or for more information, please call 806.725.8028.