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1 person is interested
Therapist & Counselors
ORGANIZATION: Walk by Faith Breast Cancer Support Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
As a counselor or therapist specializing in breast cancer support, your role would involve providing emotional support and counseling to individuals impacted by breast cancer. This includes offering individual therapy sessions to help clients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. You would facilitate support groups for breast cancer patients and survivors to share and receive peer support.
Responsibilities
1. Providing emotional support and counseling to individuals impacted by breast cancer, including patients and survivors
2. Conducting individual therapy sessions to help clients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
3.Facilitating support groups for breast cancer patients and survivors to share and receive peer support
4. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop personalized treatment plans and ensure coordinated care for clients
5. Connecting clients to resources and services that meet their physical, emotional, and practical during their cancer journey
6. Advocating for clients' rights and addressing barriers to accessing quality healthcare and support services
7. Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with clients
8. Demonstrating empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in your work with diverse populations affected by breast cancer
More opportunities with Walk by Faith Breast Cancer Support Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Walk by Faith Breast Cancer Support Services
Location:
16701 Melford Blvd. Suite 400, Bowie, MD 20715, US
Mission Statement
Walk by Faith is committed to empowering women, families, and caregivers by providing free breast cancer support services to make medical care and counseling services accessible to everyone. Our compassionate team provides individualized support to promote comfort, quality and equitable care.
Description
Walk by Faith (WBF) was founded in honor Marian Elizabeth Atwater, who battled cancer from 1996-2001.
WBF, Operated by Wellness Bridge Foundation provides unique holistic breast cancer support services to women, which include emotional support, free transportation services, whole comfort kits, care counseling, nutrition and fitness programs, and spiritual counseling. Our proactive approach and practical involvement provide families and individuals with the stable support they need to navigate through emerging uncertainties created by cancer. We work with a network of volunteers, corporate partners, and local charity groups to achieve our goals.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Health & Medicine,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
16701 Melford BlvdSuite 400Bowie, MD 20715
(38.96165 ,-76.71461 )
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Patient Care
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training