Hear a participant sharing what he assumed the Klatch would be like versus his actual experience.
Here's a peek at our process:
The Klatch concept is not your ordinary cancer education or support group. A welcoming environment provides the backdrop for skilled peer facilitators to guide guests through a structured dialogue around caregiver issues, decided upon by the group. Offering nourishment, drinks, and comradery, Klatch participants are sure to gain validation, helpful advice, a sense of belonging, and restoration" - Alicia Cain, Virginia Piper Cancer Center
Currently we're offering two Caregiver Klatches every month.
Learn About Our Caregiver Klatch Facilitators:
Dan Cramer |
Dan is a husband. Brother. Dog dad. Caregiver (metastatic breast cancer since July 2018 and counting). Diehard Chicago Cubs fan. Competitive backgammon player. Avid cook. Reader. Movie buff. Wine lover. St. Paul resident. He and his wife blog about their cancer journey together at https://meaningandstuff.com/.
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Randy Lee |
Randy has spent much of the 3+ years since his wife Brenda’s death from bile duct cancer figuring out what life should look like now. A former corporate IT drone, Randy splits his time these days grieving, grief mentoring, amateur photography, cooking 101, retiring, and providing tech help to family and friends. He is aided in these endeavors by his constant companion Gloria and their two cats Pia and Missy.
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Antoine Valley |
Antoine is a widow, father, and retired caregiver (wife passed away in 2016 after a 29 months battle with metastatic breast cancer). He has a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in Coaching. His day job is working in an organization where he has practiced training and facilitating groups and kaizens. This background has helped him hone his skills in listening and focusing on asking the right questions needed during facilitation. His free time he likes to read, do yoga, and spend time with his son (who was 3 ½ when his mother passed) and dog.
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Questions?
Shoot us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 612-547-6929.
