{"id":4937,"date":"2023-10-17T15:07:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T19:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/?page_id=4937"},"modified":"2025-10-07T12:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:59:18","slug":"peer-support-services-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/en\/support-me\/support-services\/peer-support\/peer-support-services-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Peer support services and resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mutual support between people in similar situations has many benefits for those who benefit from it. It helps improve quality of life while breaking down isolation. Surrounding yourself with people who understand your reality helps you develop the personal resources you need to cope better with everyday challenges, by receiving advice and peer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find comfort in sharing your experiences with others who are also living with breast cancer. Our private discussion groups are friendly, respectful spaces where you can talk about breast cancer with people who are going through a similar experience to yours, and who understand you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Facebook Private Group        <\/span>\n      \n              Parlons cancer du sein            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This group is exclusively dedicated to people diagnosed with breast cancer (all stages) and living in Quebec. The group&#8217;s main language of communication is French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parlons cancer du sein is a bi-monthly peer-to-peer discussion group that gives you the opportunity to meet and share your experiences with others who are living with or have experienced breast cancer in the past 3 years. Accessible by videoconference and facilitated by a social worker, the discussion group takes place in a respectful, non-judgmental and confidential atmosphere. The healthcare professional&#8217;s role is to facilitate and stimulate reflection and discussion, while prioritizing exchanges between sufferers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to register for the next Parlons cancer du sein discussion group: <a href=\"mailto:soutien@rubanrose.org\">soutien@rubanrose.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the group: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/parlonscancerdusein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parlons cancer du sein | Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Facebook Private Group        <\/span>\n      \n              Club Stade 4            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This group is exclusively dedicated to people with metastatic breast cancer living in Quebec. The group&#8217;s main language of communication is French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the group: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/383171419022017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Club stade 4 | Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Club        <\/span>\n      \n              Jasette virtuel            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and meet others with a diagnosis of <strong>metastatic breast cancer<\/strong> (stage 4) who are going through a similar experience, in a warm, respectful and non-judgmental space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open discussion with no set theme: your emotions and concerns of the moment are welcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional supervision: led by a social worker who facilitates exchanges in a spirit of listening and respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidentiality assured: a safe space to express yourself in complete confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> By videoconference, on Microsoft Teams<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Every other Tuesday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to feel listened to, understood and supported: <a href=\"mailto:stade4@rubanrose.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a href=\"mailto:soutien@rubanrose.org\">soutien@rubanrose.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A moment for yourself, surrounded by people who understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Support group        <\/span>\n      \n              Retour au travail            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Returning to work after breast cancer: What if you weren&#8217;t alone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to work after breast cancer treatment is much more than a simple return to routine. It&#8217;s a transition filled with questions, emotions and sometimes apprehension. The \u201cRetour au travail\u201d group is here to help you through this essential stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s a friendly place to talk, prepare and move forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This online support group, facilitated by a social worker, is designed for women like you: those who are preparing to return to work or who have just done so. For 7 weeks, at a rate of 1 meeting per week, you&#8217;ll be part of a small group (6 to 8 participants) where you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share your experiences and concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regain confidence in your abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify your strengths and available resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give new meaning to your professional life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Because going back to work is also about rediscovering a part of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking part in this group, you&#8217;ll have a moment to yourself, in a respectful, confidential environment, in French. Several cohorts are offered each year &#8211; find the one that&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the last 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed active treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan to return to work or have recently returned to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/ed21q2WXcT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a href=\"mailto:soutien@rubanrose.org\">soutien@rubanrose.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A social worker will contact you about a month before the group starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take care of your transition. You don&#8217;t have to do it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Support group        <\/span>\n      \n              Caf\u00e9-causerie            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 0 to 4) in the last five years and live in Quebec?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and meet others who are going through or have gone through a similar experience, in a warm, respectful and non-judgmental space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free-flowing exchange with no set theme: your emotions and concerns of the moment are welcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly atmosphere: coffee, tea and snacks provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional supervision: led by a social worker who facilitates exchanges in a spirit of listening and respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidentiality: a safe space to express yourself in complete confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>1111 Laurier Avenue West, Montreal<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Every other Tuesday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us at Maison Rose to feel listened to, understood and cared for.<br>A moment for yourself, surrounded by people who understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/ed21q2WXcT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:soutien@rubanrose.org\">soutien@rubanrose.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle__container theme-block is-style-subtitle-big aligndefault \"\n    >\n\n\n    <div class=\"title-with-subtitle__innerblocks-container\">\n  <section class=\"title-with-subtitle theme-block alignfull is-style-heading-size-2 aligndefault has-text-align-left\"\n    >\n   <h2>              <span class=\"title-with-subtitle__subtitle\">\n          Thematic        <\/span>\n      \n              Group Discussion            <\/h2>  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you going through or have you gone through breast cancer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your story in a caring, respectful and non-judgmental space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 0 to 4) in the past five years and live in Quebec, Maison Rose invites you to participate in a warm sharing and support group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A different theme for each session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friendly atmosphere:<\/strong> coffee, tea and snacks provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional supervision:<\/strong> led by a social worker who facilitates exchanges in a spirit of listening and respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confidentiality assured: <\/strong>a safe space to express yourself in complete confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> 1111 Avenue Laurier Ouest, Montreal&nbsp;<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Every other Tuesday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A moment for you, in a safe and gentle place.<br>Join us at La Maison Rose &#8211; a space to talk, listen and support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/ed21q2WXcT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:soutien@rubanrose.org\">soutien@rubanrose.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mutual support between people in similar situations has many benefits for those who benefit from it. 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