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“Support groups are safe spaces to share your
fears and frustrations without feeling judged or misunderstood. Participants in
a support group may understand what you’re experiencing in ways that other
people might not.”
-Katie Schoeppner, MSW, LICSW, Supervisor,
Counseling Services
Telephone Support Groups
1. BMT Survivorship Chats
BMT survivors discuss experiences, challenges and insights about life after transplant with other survivors.
Here's what you need to know:
- The chats are facilitated by BMT Social Workers and Patient Navigators
- Each month, a transplant recovery topic is highlighted for discussion
- Groups are offered three times each month
- If you are interested in a topic, you can sign up for more than one session
Current times and topics are listed below.
April 2019 - Sleep Post-Transplant
A discussion around the impact of transplant on sleep, and an opportunity for education around strategies to improve sleep.
| Monday, April 8 | 3:00 p.m. Central Time |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 10:00 a.m. Central Time |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 12:00 p.m. Central time |
May 2019 - Navigating Relationships as a BMT Survivor
Navigating new relationships and re-negotiating existing relationships post-transplant.
| Monday, May 13 | 3:00 p.m. Central Time |
| Wednesday, May 22 | 10:00 a.m. Central Time |
| Tuesday, May 28 | 12:00 p.m. Central Time |
Register for BMT Survivorship Chats:
1. Register online, or
2. Contact us at 1 (888) 999-6743 or patientinfo@nmdp.org with the date(s) you would like to join.
We will email you with
dial-in information prior to the session(s).
2. BMT Caregiver Chats
BMT caregivers discuss experiences, challenges and insights about life after transplant with other BMT caregivers.
Here's what you need to know:
- The chats are facilitated by BMT Social Workers and Patient Navigators
- Each month, a caregiver topic is highlighted for discussion
- The group is offered twice a month
Current times and topics are listed below.
April 2019 - Resilience
Time to reflect on and discuss how to build resilience during times of adversity while caregiving.
| Monday, April 8 | 4:30 p.m. Central Time |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 11:00 a.m. Central Time |
May 2019 - Navigating Relationships as a BMT Caregiver
A conversation around connecting with your patient, family, and community as a BMT caregiver.
| Monday, May 13 | 4:30 p.m. Central Time |
| Wednesday, May 29 | 11:00 a.m. Central Time |
Register for BMT Caregiver Chats:
1. Register online, or
2. Contact us at 1 (888) 999-6743 or patientinfo@nmdp.org with the date(s) you would like to join.
We will email you with
dial-in information prior to the session(s)
3. BMT Grief Support Group
Those who have experienced the death of a loved one following BMT can join the BMT Grief Support Group to:
- Connect with caring peers
- Share experiences
- Learn more about the grief process and available resources
Here's what you need to know:
- The chats are facilitated by BMT Social Workers and Patient Navigators
- The group is offered as an 8-session series and will meet for 75 minutes every other week
- Each session, we will explore a different topic related to grief and bereavement
- Participants are encouraged to join all eight sessions
If you would like more information or to register for an upcoming BMT Grief Support Group series, please:
1. Register online, or
2. Contact us at 1 (888) 999-6743 or email patientinfo@nmdp.org.