Small Group Sessions and Group Therapy

Group Support

At Cavendish we offer some group therapy sessions for clients. Our experienced assessors may recommend these groups to you as part of your support from us or for some groups you can refer yourself. These group sessions typically take place at the Tim Pryor Centre, 34 Wilkinson Street, S10 2GB. All groups are pre-book only and are free of charge.

ACT Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT for short, is a powerful scientifically based therapy proven to be successful in helping to improve the quality of life for people living with or recovering from cancer. Therapists from Cavendish have recently been involved in a clinical trial using ACT with people recovering from cancer for Queen Mary University in London. Having seen the positive benefits, we have decided to introduce a course of free of charge ACT sessions for Cavendish clients.

Attending these sessions will provide you with skills in dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, so they have less impact on your daily life. A key part of this therapy involves learning these skills in a therapist led session and practising them at home between sessions. These sessions are ideal for anyone struggling with anxiety, negative thoughts and fear of recurrence following cancer treatment.

Dates

• Session 1 – Thursday November 7th, 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 2 – Thursday November 14th, 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 3 – Thursday November 21st, 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 4 – Thursday November 28th, 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 5 – Thursday January 23rd, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Attendance at the first session is required to be able to continue and ideally clients should attend all sessions.

If you feel ACT could help you, please fill in the self referral form on the homepage, call us on 01142 784600 or email info@cavcare.org.uk

Small Group Therapeutic Support Sessions

Twice a month we hold general small group sessions aimed at supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer. These groups have a different topic each month and are led by an expert therapist. There is time for a chat and cup of tea afterwards. Pre-book only.

Please email us at info@cavcare.org.uk if you’d like to attend or call 0114 278 4600. These sessions take place at the Tim Pryor Centre.

Next sessions:

• 17 October – Mindful Yoga with Toby*, 10.30am – 12.00pm
• 23 October – Managing Worry with Claire, 10.00am – 11.30am
• 12 November – Practical Nutrition with Helen, 10.00am – 11.30am
• 21 November – Aromatherapy with Marla, 2.00pm – 3.30pm

*No previous yoga experience or fitness is required, this is a very gentle approach! Please wear comfortable clothing which allows for movement.

Grief Support

If you are looking for specific bereavement groups or support please visit the Grief Support section of this website.